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James Dean

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Given Name
James
Surname
Dean
Occupation
COLONEL

The Name James

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Supplanter, one who follows
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The Dean Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from someone who lived in a valley or served as a dean in the church.
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