Dan vs Mikel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

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Dan Rank #1,931

Mikel Rank #1,788

Mikel is more popular, ranked #1788 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Mikel more popular?

Mikel is more popular, ranked #1788 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Mikel mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Mikel means "who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Dan and Mikel boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Mikel is primarily a boy name.