Austin vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

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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Austin Rank #107

Dean Rank #142

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Austin or Dean more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Austin and Dean mean?

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

Are Austin and Dean boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.