Dejan vs Shirley

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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Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,454
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shirl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dejan Rank #13,770
Shirley Rank #1,454

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 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

Shirley ___

  • Shirley Ann
  • Shirley Marie
  • Shirley Jean
  • Shirley Grace
  • Shirley Louise
  • Shirley Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

If you choose Shirley

Dorothy Phyllis Beverly Geraldine Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Shirley more popular?

Shirley is more popular, ranked #1454 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Shirley mean?

Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Dejan and Shirley boy or girl names?

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

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