Dejan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dejan

Stefan Nikola Milica Jovana Vladimir

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dejan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dejan and Theodore mean?

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

Are Dejan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dejan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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