Andrew 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

Andrew Rank #68
Dean Rank #142

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Dean more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Dean mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Andrew and Dean boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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