Dean

Dean primarily means 'leader' or 'head' from the Latin origin and 'valley dweller' from its Old English roots. It implies someone who is in a position of authority and respected for their wisdom.

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Dean is derived from the Old English word 'denu', which means 'valley'. The name also has Latin origins from the word 'decanus', meaning 'leader' or 'head of ten'. It was originally used to denote someone who oversaw a church or cathedral.

  • Popularity: 294th
  • Babies named Dean in the US in 2023:
    Female: 5
    Male: 2281
  • Nicknames: Deano, Deanie, Dinny, Denny, Dino.
  • Full Names: Dean Wilson, Dean Martin, Dean Harris, Dean Thompson, Dean Robinson.
  • Famous Namesakes: Dean Martin-singer, Dean Koontz-author, Dean Cain-actor, Dean Norris-actor, Dean Malenko-wrestler.
  • Gender: Typically used as a masculine name, Dean can also be unisex, depending on regional or cultural usage.
  • Numerology: In numerology, Dean is associated with the number 6, which represents responsibility, protection, care, and harmony. People with this name are believed to be nurturing, supportive, and family-oriented.

Dean has been a moderately popular name in English-speaking countries, often ranking between 150 and 300 on popular name charts in countries like the US and UK over the past few decades. Its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century.

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