Dan vs Chet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

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Dan Rank #1,931

Chet Rank #2,095

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Dan or Chet more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Dan and Chet mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Chet boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.