Dean vs Adrian

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 #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Dean Rank #142

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Adrian mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Dean and Adrian boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.