Dan vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Dan Rank #1,931

Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Emile mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Dan and Emile boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.