Dejan vs Nicanor

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

Dejan Rank #13,770
Nicanor Rank #13,966

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 vs #13966 for Nicanor.

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

Nicanor ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Nicanor more popular?

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 compared to Nicanor at #13966 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Nicanor mean?

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

Are Dejan and Nicanor boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Nicanor is primarily a boy name.

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