Dean vs Adonis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

American Greek Lebanese Italian

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Adonis Rank #206

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #206 for Adonis.

Is Dean or Adonis more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Dean and Adonis mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin).

Are Dean and Adonis boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Adonis is primarily a boy name.