Casey vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,545
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Casey Rank #310
Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #310 for Casey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casey ___

  • Casey Casey James
  • Casey Casey Alexander
  • Casey Casey Thomas
  • Casey Casey Michael
  • Casey Casey Owen

Dean ___

  • Dean Thomas
  • Dean Michael
  • Dean Robert
  • Dean Edward
  • Dean William
  • Dean James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Casey

Riley Logan Peyton Avery Quinn

If you choose Dean

Cole Blake Brooke Tara Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casey or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Casey at #310 in the United States.

What do Casey and Dean mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Casey and Dean boy or girl names?

Casey is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.

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