Dan vs An

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,453 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peace, safety"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese Chinese Korean Japanese

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Dan Rank #1,931

An Rank #4,453

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #4453 for An.

Is Dan or An more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to An at #4453 in the United States.

What do Dan and An mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). An means "peace, safety" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Dan and An boy or girl names?

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