Dean vs Greyson

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 #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Greyson mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Dean and Greyson boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.