Rakim vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakim

Boy #4,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"writer, scribe, one who inscribes"

Origin: Arabic r-k-m root

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,670
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Rakim Rank #4,670
Dejan Rank #13,770

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rakim or Dejan more popular?

Rakim is more popular, ranked #4670 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Rakim and Dejan mean?

Rakim means "writer, scribe, one who inscribes" (Arabic r-k-m root origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Rakim and Dejan boy or girl names?

Rakim is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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