Dean vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Barrett Rank #186

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Dean or Barrett more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Dean and Barrett mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Dean and Barrett boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.