Nix vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,268
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Nix Rank #6,268
Dejan Rank #13,770

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nix or Dejan more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Nix and Dejan mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Nix and Dejan boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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