August vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian 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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August Rank #88

Dean Rank #142

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #142 for Dean.

Is August or Dean more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do August and Dean mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are August and Dean boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.