Edward vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Edward Rank #228

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Dean mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Edward and Dean boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.