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Dean vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dean Rank #142
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and August mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Dean and August boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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