Dean vs Aiden

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 #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Aiden mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Aiden boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.