Nikolay vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolay

Boy #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Slovenian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,770
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nikolay Rank #5,223
Dejan Rank #13,770

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolay or Dejan more popular?

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Nikolay and Dejan mean?

Nikolay means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Nikolay and Dejan boy or girl names?

Nikolay is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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