Dejan vs Prayash

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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Prayash

Boy #13,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Effort; endeavor; to try"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,813
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pray, Ash, Prayas

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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Prayash Rank #13,813

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 vs #13813 for Prayash.

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

Prayash ___

  • Prayash Kumar
  • Prayash Raj
  • Prayash Dev
  • Prayash Shan
  • Prayash Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

If you choose Prayash

Prakash Prabhat Pranav Ayush Aakash

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Prayash more popular?

Dejan is more popular, ranked #13770 compared to Prayash at #13813 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Prayash mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Prayash means "Effort; endeavor; to try" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dejan and Prayash boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Prayash is primarily a boy name.

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