Dean vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Dean Rank #142

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and David mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Dean and David boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.