♂ Name Dean

Q: What does the name Dean mean?

Dean means 'dean' (from Middle English 'deen' or Latin 'decanus' = dean/chief of ten) and 'living in a valley' (from Old English 'dene/denu' = valley).

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Dean is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Dean come from?

The name Dean is of Latin and Old English origin.

What does the name Dean mean?

Dean means “dean” (from Middle English “deen” or Latin “decanus” = dean/chief of ten) and “living in a valley” (from Old English “dene/denu” = valley).

Pronunciation of Dean

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Popularity of the name Dean

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