Logan vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Josiah River Jason Patrick

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Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #142
Total SSA Count: 2,545
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46

Dean Rank #142

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #142 for Dean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Dean more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Logan and Dean mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Logan and Dean boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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