Dean vs Remington

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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Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dean Rank #142
Remington Rank #287

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #287 for Remington.

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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dean

Cole Blake Brooke Tara Miles

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean or Remington more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Remington at #287 in the United States.

What do Dean and Remington mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Dean and Remington boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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