Dean vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Steven Rank #269

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Dean or Steven more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Dean and Steven mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Steven boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.