Dean vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Griffin Rank #223

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Dean or Griffin more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Dean and Griffin mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Dean and Griffin boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.