Dean vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Avery Rank #259

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Dean or Avery more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Dean and Avery mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Dean and Avery boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.