Riddick vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riddick

Boy #6,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,709
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Riddick Rank #6,709
Dejan Rank #13,770

Riddick is more popular, ranked #6709 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riddick or Dejan more popular?

Riddick is more popular, ranked #6709 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Riddick and Dejan mean?

Riddick means "powerful ruler" (Old English origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Riddick and Dejan boy or girl names?

Riddick is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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