Dean vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Brody Rank #224

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Dean or Brody more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Dean and Brody mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Brody boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.