Dean vs Bentley

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 #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dean Rank #142

Bentley Rank #201

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #201 for Bentley.

Is Dean or Bentley more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Bentley at #201 in the United States.

What do Dean and Bentley mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Dean and Bentley boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.