Ian vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish 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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Ian Rank #75

Dean Rank #142

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Ian or Dean more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Ian and Dean mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Ian and Dean boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.