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Dan vs Juan

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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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Juan mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Juan boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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