Deane
Deane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Deane
Root meaning: “son of the Deacon”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Mac an Deagánaigh (“son of the Deacon”), see Deacon. * As an English surname, variant of Dean.
How popular is Deane?
Since 1880, 1,304 girls and 2,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Deane (32% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1317 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #812 in 1934. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Deane FAQ
What does the name Deane mean?
Deane traces back to a root meaning "son of the Deacon". A male given name transferred from the surname. As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Mac an Deagánaigh (“son of the Deacon”), see Deacon. * As an English surname, variant of Dean.
What is the origin of the name Deane?
Deane is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Deane?
Since 1880, 1,304 girls and 2,758 boys in the U.S. have been named Deane (32% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1317 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #812 in 1934. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Deane a boy or girl name?
Deane is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,304 girls and 2,758 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.