Abraham vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #204 for Abraham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Dean mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Abraham and Dean boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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