Dean
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
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Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
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Key Characteristics
Concise and memorable
Simple and direct
Mix of vowels and consonants
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
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Name Statistics
How does Dean compare to the average name?
Dean is easier than average by 2.0 points.
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Names related to Dean (root: dean)
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Dean belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
noun 1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
noun 2. United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
noun 3. a man who is the senior member of a group; 'he is the dean of foreign correspondents'
noun 4. (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
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Compassionate souls who find fulfillment in caring for others and creating harmony.
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Dean Kalimniou
Australian writer
Born: 1977
Dean Martin
American politician
Born: 1973
Dean M. Kelley
American legal scholar
Born: 1926
Dean Jones
Australian cricketer, commentator, and coach
Born: 1961
Dean Jeffries
Hollywood custom vehicle designer and fabricator
Born: 1933
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #94 | 2007-2007 | 
| Canada | boy | #100 | 1980-1980 | 
| Ireland | boy | #82 | 2009-2009 | 
| Netherlands | boy | #88 | 2019-2019 | 
| United Kingdom | boy | #424 | 2015-2015 | 
| United States | boy | #173 | 2018-2018 | 
| United States | girl | #982 | 1937-1937 | 
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 7 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)