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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 Martin (1917-1995)

Singer, Actor

  • Popular singer and actor of the mid-20th century
  • Known for his Rat Pack performances with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
  • Hit songs include "Everybody Loves Somebody" and "That's Amore"

Dean Cain (1966-)

Actor

  • Best known for his portrayal of Superman in the TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'

Dean Koontz (1945-)

Author

  • Prolific author of horror and suspense novels
  • Bestselling books include 'Watchers', 'Odd Thomas', and 'Whispers'

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