Dan vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dan Rank #1,931

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Josh mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Josh boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.