Dean vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #142
Total SSA Count: 2,545
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Zachary Michael Patrick River

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Wyatt Elijah Isaac Messiah

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Popularity Comparison

Dean Rank #142

Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Logan mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dean and Logan boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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