Wilder vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Wilder Rank #391

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Dean mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Wilder and Dean boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.