David vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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David Rank #31

Dean Rank #142

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #142 for Dean.

Is David or Dean more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do David and Dean mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are David and Dean boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.