Dan vs Dawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Dawn Rank #1,850

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Dawn more popular?

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Dawn mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Dawn boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Dawn is primarily a girl name.