Dan vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Dan Rank #1,931

Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Charley mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Dan and Charley boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.