Carissa 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

Carissa Rank #3,462
Dejan Rank #13,770

Carissa is more popular, ranked #3462 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

Dejan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or Dejan more popular?

Carissa is more popular, ranked #3462 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Carissa and Dejan mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Carissa and Dejan boy or girl names?

Carissa is primarily a girl name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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