The nameDejan
Dejan is a boy's name of Slavic origin, common in Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. It remains rare in France.
- Boy's name
- South Slavic
Meaning
The origin of Dejan is debated. It is often linked to a Slavic verb meaning "to act, to do".
Origin
South Slavic.
History
In France the name reached a modest peak in the early 1970s.
Popularity of the name Dejan
Dejan in France
5408thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1973peak year (55 births)
730babies named Dejan in France since 1900
Dejan was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 340 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Dejan. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Dejan in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dejan mean?
The origin of Dejan is debated. It is often linked to a Slavic verb meaning "to act, to do".
What is the origin of the name Dejan?
South Slavic.
Is Dejan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dejan is a boy's name.