Dan vs Kennedy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,744 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"helmeted chief; armored head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Dan Rank #1,931

Kennedy Rank #1,744

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Kennedy mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dan and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Kennedy is primarily a boy name.