Dean vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Timothy Rank #208

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Dean or Timothy more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Dean and Timothy mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Timothy boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.