Dan vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Dan Rank #1,931

Ellison Rank #2,058

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Dan or Ellison more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Dan and Ellison mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Dan and Ellison boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.