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Dean
Meaning: valley · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname for someone living in a valley (Old English denu). James Dean and Dean Martin made it cool.
Famous people named Dean
- James Dean (actor
- Dean Martin (singer)
Nicknames
Deano
Variants & related names
Deane, Dino
Dean name art
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FAQ
What does the name Dean mean?
Dean means “valley”. It comes from English.
Is Dean a popular name?
Dean is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Dean?
Deano.
What are other forms of Dean?
Deane, Dino.
Similar names
Teddy · Edward · Stanley · Graham · Zane · Beckett
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.