Yaqub vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Dejan Rank #13,770

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Yaqub or Dejan more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Dejan mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Yaqub and Dejan boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.