Matthew vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Matthew Rank #33

Dean Rank #142

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Matthew or Dean more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Dean mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Matthew and Dean boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.