Dean vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Malcolm Rank #314

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Dean or Malcolm more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Dean and Malcolm mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Dean and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.