Paul vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Paul Rank #264

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Dean mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Paul and Dean boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.