Nicholas vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Nicholas Rank #117

Dean Rank #142

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Nicholas or Dean more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Dean mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Nicholas and Dean boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.