Zed vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
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

Zed Rank #6,081
Dejan Rank #13,770

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Dejan more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Zed and Dejan mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Zed and Dejan boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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