Dan vs Karsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller"

Origin: Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson)

American Scandinavian-inspired

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Dan Rank #1,931

Karsen Rank #1,836

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Karsen more popular?

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Karsen mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Karsen means "son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller" (Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Dan and Karsen boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Karsen is primarily a boy name.