Dean vs Narcissa

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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Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dean Rank #142
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dean ___

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

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dean

Cole Blake Brooke Tara Miles

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or Narcissa more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Dean and Narcissa mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Dean and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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