Dean vs William

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 #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and William mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Dean and William boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.