Dean vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Grant Rank #241

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Dean or Grant more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Dean and Grant mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Dean and Grant boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.