Dean vs Patrick

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 #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Patrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Dean Rank #142

Patrick Rank #221

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Dean or Patrick more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Dean and Patrick mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Dean and Patrick boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.