Aidan vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aidan

Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Aidan Rank #312

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #312 for Aidan.

Is Aidan or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Dean mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Aidan and Dean boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.