Dean vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Roman mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Dean and Roman boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.