Chet vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chet Rank #2,095

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Chet or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Dan mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chet and Dan boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.