Dan vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Dan Rank #1,931

Don Rank #1,797

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Don more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Don mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dan and Don boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.