Anselm vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dejo, Deja

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anselm Rank #13,883
Dejan Rank #13,770

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 vs #13883 for Anselm.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anselm ___

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Dejan ___

  • Dejan Alexander
  • Dejan Stefan
  • Dejan Milan
  • Dejan Ivan
  • Dejan Nikola
  • Dejan Luka

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If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anselm or Dejan more popular?

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 compared to Anselm at #13883 in the United States.

What do Anselm and Dejan mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Anselm and Dejan boy or girl names?

Anselm is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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