Calder vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Calder Rank #2,005

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Calder or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Dan mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calder and Dan boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.