Dean vs Allistor

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 #32,095 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Allistor Rank #32,095

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #32095 for Allistor.

Is Dean or Allistor more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Allistor at #32095 in the United States.

What do Dean and Allistor mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Allistor means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Allistor boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Allistor is primarily a boy name.