Alfred vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Alfred Rank #839

Dane Rank #882

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Alfred or Dane more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Dane mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Alfred and Dane boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.