Bryan vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic 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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Bryan Rank #306

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Dean mean?

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

Are Bryan and Dean boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.