mean vs name

mean and name both are nouns.

mean is an adjective but name is not an adjective.

mean and name both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
name	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, name is a hyponym of mean; that is, name is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:

mean: intend to refer to
name: make reference to

Other hyponyms of mean include advert, bring up, cite, mention, refer.

mean (noun)	name (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n	by the sanction or authority of
	a language unit by which a person or thing is known
	a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
	family based on male descent
	a well-known or notable person
	a person's reputation

mean (adjective)	name (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	name (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
intend to refer to	identify as in botany or biology, for example
destine or designate for a certain purpose	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
mean or intend to express or convey	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
denote or connote	make reference to
have as a logical consequence	mention and identify by name
have a specified degree of importance	give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
	create and charge with a task or function
	charge with a function; charge to be

Difference between mean and name

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