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Name Origin

Dean is an English masculine given name derived from the title 'dean', which refers to the head of a college or faculty. Its use as a given name emerged in the 20th century.

englishmasculineleadershipacademicmodern

Famous People

Dean Cain (1966-)

Actor

  • Known for playing Superman in the television series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'
  • Appeared in numerous films and television shows

Dean Koontz (1945-)

Author

  • Best-selling author of suspense and horror novels
  • Known for books like 'Odd Thomas' and 'Watchers'

Dean Acheson (1893-1971)

U.S. Secretary of State

  • Key figure in the Truman administration's foreign policy

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