Dean vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Declan mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Declan boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.