Nathan vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Nathan Rank #62

Dean Rank #142

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Nathan or Dean more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Dean mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Nathan and Dean boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.