Tatum vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Tatum Rank #195

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Tatum or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Dean mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Tatum and Dean boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.