Deja vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dej

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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Popularity Comparison

Deja Rank #2,861
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2861 for Deja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deja ___

  • Deja Marie
  • Deja Nicole
  • Deja Lynn
  • Deja Simone
  • Deja Renee
  • Deja Monique

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deja

Amara Zara Kira Monique Andre

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deja or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and Evan mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Deja and Evan boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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