Dean vs Theodore

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 #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

English French Greek

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Dean Rank #142

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Theodore mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.