What is your opinion on the name Dean for a boy?

We have a complicated, hard to spell/pronounce last name, so want a relatively simple first name.





We're also looking for something that isn't too common (not top 20) but something everyone has heard of. If you have any other suggestions, I'd really appreciate them! Thanks!

What is your opinion on the name Dean for a boy?
That is my husband's name...i love it:):):)
Reply:I like it but honestly it is outdated. It reminds me of a 1960s name. Maybe another basic name...Joe, Bill, Mike, Jake?
Reply:Thats One Of My Faves!!!
Reply:I like your criteria for selecting your baby's name.


I like the name of Dean for a boy.
Reply:Dean is a gr8 name to have because over where i live there are a lot of boys w/the same name (for example, Chris and Justin) and it is kinda suave.
Reply:I like Dean





Dean Matthew?
Reply:it's a good name i kno a verry good man named dean, i can't think of ne other names that aren't really long n probably complicated for a kid to spell, but walter, or something like that has always had a specail place in my mind
Reply:I think its super cute.
Reply:to be honest with you i dont like it. i guess its okay, but think of his name being dean still years from now in like junior high. i would think he could get made fun of. thats kind of an old name.





if you want simple try - lucas, or maybe alex, how about steven?
Reply:dean makes me think of a clinic lol sorry
Reply:My husband's grandfather's name is dean, and if you want simple, i would think to go for it. what about owen, luke, lucas, alex, ian?
Reply:i like it
Reply:Check out the social security administration website for the popularity of a name, or do the reverse and look in the middle of the list for names that are not too common, yet not unheard of.


http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/





I do like the name Dean, though.





Another personal favorite is Evan.
Reply:okay....
Reply:i know a guy named dean %26amp; he goes by initials (dj) instead of his name. uncommon names are Haven, Hayden, Carson, Carter, Parker, Hudson, or Damian.
Reply:Sorry, but I don't like it (even though Howard Dean is one of my favorite politicians).





What about:





Clark


Grant


Asher (Ash)


Charles


Evan


Henry


Jack


Neal


Peter


Samson (Sam)


Thomas
Reply:Dean is a very nice, solid name. It is simple, but attractive. If you are looking for a name that is short and easy to pronounce some ideas are:





Gage


Isaac


Grey


Silas





All are traditional names that aren't used as much anymore. They are also very uncomplicated and clearly male--no mistaking the name for a girl's!
Reply:I knew a Dean in High School, he was pretty popular, he was the only Dean I knew, so it can't be very popular... it's a good strong name though and it is smart that you want to keep the first name simple when your last name could be hard...
Reply:im not a fan it makes me think of the deans list or something. i like james or adam.
Reply:Dean is a good name. I like it.
Reply:I like Dean.





I also like Clint, as something simple but different. Always been a big fan of Jack too.


Nate?
Reply:I really like it. I fits the type of name your looking! It would be very refreshing to hear nowadays!
Reply:in my opinion i don't like this name i think it sounds like a old person name or like and it reminds me of sausage like jimmy deans. i like the names,max luke,nathan,thomas, joseph,charley%26lt;3,samual,samson%26lt;3,bible names
Reply:I love it! It's a handsome, masculine name that sounds authoritative without sounding bully-ish. I think if you want something that isn't too common but that everyone has heard of (my favorite kind of names), then Dean is a very good choice.


Other names of that kind that are even less common than Dean:


Clark


Neil


Greg/Gregory


Vance


Craig


Drake
Reply:How about these:


Harry, Ron, Arthur, Remus, James, Peter, Sirius, Albus, Brian, Seamus, Charlie, Bill, Victor, Morphin, Marvolo, Dudley, Vernon, Mundungus, Lucius, Fred, George, Dobby, Cornelius, Rufus, Alastor, Amus, Cedric, Ludo, Rubeus, Severus, Fenrir, Draco, Filius, Phinnius, Ted, Gilderoy, Colin, Neville, Gregory, Vincent, Oliver, Cormac, Lee, and finally, Aberforth


Hope one of these names works.
Reply:the only people I know named Dean are old.. ew :P





maybe something like alec or dustin, or ian..
Reply:I happen to be partial to the name -- I named my son Logan Dean. I love the name Dean...it's classic, handsome, and stealth all at the same time. I love it.
Reply:i like the name dean but wat about the name lan u dont hear that one alot .i have a friend name lan but before i met him i never heared it before
Reply:That name sounds distinguished. I like it. It is simple, classy and kinda manly sounding. It is name that will be cute when he is little, and respectful when he is older.





Go for it!!