Henry vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Henry Rank #6

Dean Rank #142

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Henry or Dean more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Henry and Dean mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Henry and Dean boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.