Dean vs Nicolas

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 #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

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Dean Rank #142

Nicolas Rank #184

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Dean or Nicolas more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Dean and Nicolas mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.