Chad vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chad Rank #1,812

Dan Rank #1,931

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Chad or Dan more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Chad and Dan mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chad and Dan boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.