Dan vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

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Dan Rank #1,931

Chad Rank #1,812

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

Is Dan or Chad more popular?

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

What do Dan and Chad mean?

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

Are Dan and Chad boy or girl names?

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