Aric vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aric

Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Aric Rank #4,456

Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4456 for Aric.

Is Aric or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Aric at #4456 in the United States.

What do Aric and Dana mean?

Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Aric and Dana boy or girl names?

Aric is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.