Dejan vs Liam

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

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dejan ___

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Liam mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dejan and Liam boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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