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Dan vs Jon

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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Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Jon mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Jon boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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