Dan vs Brighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright homestead, bright town"

Origin: Old English Beorthelm's tun

English American

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Dan Rank #1,931

Brighton Rank #1,987

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1987 for Brighton.

Is Dan or Brighton more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Brighton at #1987 in the United States.

What do Dan and Brighton mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Brighton means "bright homestead, bright town" (Old English Beorthelm's tun origin).

Are Dan and Brighton boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Brighton is primarily a boy name.