Dean vs Anthony

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 #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish French Irish

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Dean Rank #142

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Anthony mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Dean and Anthony boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.