Dean vs Wilder

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 #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Wilder Rank #391

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Dean or Wilder more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Dean and Wilder mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Dean and Wilder boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.