Dean vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Gideon Rank #332

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Dean or Gideon more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Dean and Gideon mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dean and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.