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Dan vs Elion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elion

Boy #2,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most high, exalted one"

Origin: Hebrew Elyon

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,127
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Elion Rank #2,127

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2127 for Elion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Elion more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Elion at #2127 in the United States.

What do Dan and Elion mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin).

Are Dan and Elion boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Elion is primarily a boy name.

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