Dean vs Kiyon

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 #6,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clean, blessed"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Korean Asian-American American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Kiyon Rank #6,116

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #6116 for Kiyon.

Is Dean or Kiyon more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Kiyon at #6116 in the United States.

What do Dean and Kiyon mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Kiyon means "pure, clean, blessed" (Japanese origin).

Are Dean and Kiyon boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Kiyon is primarily a boy name.