Dan vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Dan Rank #1,931

Dave Rank #2,019

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dan or Dave more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dan and Dave mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Dave boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.