Dean name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 14th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: Arabic, English, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Greenlandic
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dean dean
Meaning: Hollow, Valley, Church Official, The Elements Dean, Elder, Dean, Ecclesiastical Supervisor and Religion
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What does Dean mean?

Long standing and Renowned Dean is used substantially in Danish, German, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Arabic, Greenlandic and Finnish has origin in Old English, Dean means "Hollow, Valley, Church Official, Dean, Elder, Dean, Ecclesiastical Supervisor or Religion" is used as a unisex name.

Dean is Swedish equivalent of Dea.

How do I pronounce Dean?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Dean as dean.

Variants of Dean

Deane, Dea, Deana, Deandrea, Dee, Deodora, Desideria, Adea, Dia, Diana, Diane, Deanna, Deandre, Danae, Teodora, Desiderius, Desiree, Adia, Adelheid, Adelaide, Ziya

Nicknames for Dean

Though Dean itself is a short name but that doesn't mean that you cannot have nicknames. See the list below:

Names that rhyme with Dean

How popular is the name Dean?

a popular name in United States with over 179017 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. The name is current favorite of the parents, in 1967, 4927 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 78th position.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 14 times Also, Dean was among the popular names in England and Wales. Since emerging in 1996 around 4986 babies have been given the name.

At its zenith in 1996, it ranked 80th when 719 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times

In Ireland, Dean was once a common name since emerging in 1968 it has been given to over 5209 babies.

At its zenith in 1993,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 48 years. Also, Dean used to be a common name in Netherlands, first appeared in 2015 and over 1045 babies have been given the name in 5 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2015,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 5 years but it is still going strong. Also, In New South Wales, Dean was once a common name since emerging in 1959 it has been given to over 9163 babies.

At its zenith in 1968,. After 41 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Dean used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1967 and over 1840 babies have been given the name in 16 years.

At its zenith in 1968,. After 16 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Dean is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1957 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 503 on boy names chart when 56 babies were named Dean. Over 744 people have been named Dean in France. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 231 on boy names chart when 55 babies were given the name Dean. Over 799 babies in Belgium have been named Dean.

Dean is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 209 on boy names chart when 38 babies were named Dean.

Over 508 babies in Switzerland have been named Dean. But Dean is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Wales and Philippines.

At least, 480000 people globally have carried Dean as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181732241113468
20171882067
20162051953116938
20152041937
20142221706145076
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Dean in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands33481521534
Finland24140100
Sweden25122627
Norway257727
Denmark332020

What numerology tells about Dean?

Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You want to prove to yourself and others that you can be successful in anything you chose to be. You lack self-discipline. You always compete with yourself. You are always open to new adventures. You know a way out but prefer to dwell in your comfort zone. You are an attractive person with an impressive character and formed life values.

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Sibling Names for Dean

Choosing a name for your newborn can be both exciting and overwhelming. If you have settled on the name "Dean," you may be looking for sibling names that complement it well. From classic to unique, here are some great options to consider.

Sister to Dean

Names for Dean's brother

Famous people named Dean

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