Dan vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Dan Rank #1,931

Calder Rank #2,005

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

Is Dan or Calder more popular?

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

What do Dan and Calder mean?

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

Are Dan and Calder boy or girl names?

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