Dean vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Dean Rank #142

Edward Rank #228

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Dean or Edward more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Dean and Edward mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Dean and Edward boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.