Dan
Dan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæn/
Meaning and origin of Dan
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A diminutive of the male given name Daniel.
- A diminutive of the female given name Danielle.
Etymology
From Hebrew דָּן (Dan).
How popular is Dan?
Since 1880, 576 girls and 106,554 boys in the U.S. have been named Dan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2020 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 1881. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dan
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Sibling name ideas for Dan
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Dan FAQ
What does the name Dan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. A diminutive of the male given name Daniel. A diminutive of the female given name Danielle. From Hebrew דָּן (Dan).
What is the origin of the name Dan?
Dan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Dan?
Since 1880, 576 girls and 106,554 boys in the U.S. have been named Dan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2020 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 1881. In 2025, 88 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dan a boy or girl name?
Dan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 576 girls and 106,554 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.