Dan vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Dan Rank #1,931

Marlin Rank #1,945

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Dan or Marlin more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Dan and Marlin mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Dan and Marlin boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.