Back to Baby Names

Dan vs Johann

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

Similar Names

Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Johann Rank #1,790

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Johann more popular?

Johann is more popular, ranked #1790 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Johann mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin).

Are Dan and Johann boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Johann is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons