Dean vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and River mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Dean and River boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.