Dean vs Kevin

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 #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Kevin Rank #196

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Dean or Kevin more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Dean and Kevin mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Kevin boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.