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Ann vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Dan Rank #1,931

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Dan more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Ann and Dan mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ann and Dan boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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