Dan vs Jane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Dan Rank #1,931

Jane Rank #269

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Jane more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Jane mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Dan and Jane boy or girl names?

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