Legend vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

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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Legend Rank #157

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #157 for Legend.

Is Legend or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Legend and Dean mean?

Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Legend and Dean boy or girl names?

Legend is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.