Hunter vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Hunter Rank #128

Dean Rank #142

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Hunter or Dean more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Dean mean?

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

Are Hunter and Dean boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.