Dean vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Harrison mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Dean and Harrison boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.