English · Boy name
Dean
“valley”
About the name Dean
Dean is of Old English origin, derived from the word ‘denu’, meaning ‘valley’. The name has been used historically in ecclesiastical contexts, referring to a person in charge of a group of clergy. It has been borne by notable figures such as Dean Acheson, an American statesman and diplomat.
- Meaning
- valley
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DEEN(1 syl.)
Middle names for Dean
- Dean Michael
- Dean James
- Dean Alexander
- Dean Thomas
- Dean William
Questions about Dean
- What does Dean mean?
- Dean is an English name meaning "valley".
- How do you pronounce Dean?
- Dean is pronounced DEEN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Dean?
- Variants of Dean include Deen, Deane.
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