Steven vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Steven Rank #269

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Dean mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Steven and Dean boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.