Shem vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Shem Rank #6,712

Dejan Rank #13,770

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Shem or Dejan more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Shem and Dejan mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Shem and Dejan boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.