Dean vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Theo mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Dean and Theo boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.