Origin:
English
Latin
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:From decanus, meaning ‘leader of ten people’.
Soul Urge:People with the name Dean have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Dean value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.