Theodore vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

English French Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Theodore Rank #4

Dean Rank #142

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Theodore or Dean more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Dean mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Theodore and Dean boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.