Dean Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dean Name at a Glance

Name	Dean
Meaning	From decanus, meaning 'leader of ten people'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dean Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dean means “From decanus, meaning 'leader of ten people”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dean Name Origin

Our database records Dean under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dean a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dean is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dean

When considering Dean for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.