name

Deane

Deane (name) means a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean. Example: “The Deane family has lived in this village for generations.”

name

A surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean.

"The Deane family has lived in this village for generations."

A male first name taken from the surname.

"His parents called him Deane after his grandfather."

How to use Deane

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and given name, a variant of Dean.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Deane” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ family has lived in this village for generations.

Etymology

As an English surname it is simply a spelling variant of Dean; as an Irish surname it can be an anglicized form of Mac an Deagánaigh, meaning "son of the deacon".

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Deane

cane lane Dane mane vane pane bane sane wane Jane fane Zane

See all rhymes for Deane →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Deane” mean?

The word “Deane” means a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean. In plain terms, a surname and given name, a variant of Dean.

How do you use “Deane” in a sentence?

Here is “Deane” used in a sentence: “The Deane family has lived in this village for generations.”

What part of speech is “Deane”?

“Deane” is a name.

Where does the word “Deane” come from?

The word “Deane” comes from Irish. As an English surname it is simply a spelling variant of Dean; as an Irish surname it can be an anglicized form of Mac an Deagánaigh, meaning "son of the deacon".

How many meanings does “Deane” have?

“Deane” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean.

Featured in

Vocabulary lists that include Deane:

Words with Celtic origins