The nameDean
Dean is an English boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English surname, linked to the Old English denu, "valley", or to the word dean.
Origin
English.
History
Found in France since the mid 1950s, Dean grew there in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Dean
Dean in France
Dean was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 460 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Dean. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Dean in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 44 births a year.
Variants and related names
Dean in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dean mean?
From an English surname, linked to the Old English denu, "valley", or to the word dean.
What is the origin of the name Dean?
English.
Is Dean a girl's or a boy's name?
Dean is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Dean?
Variants and related names of Dean include Deanna.