Dean vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Dean Rank #142

Paul Rank #264

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Dean or Paul more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Dean and Paul mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Dean and Paul boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.