Dan vs Nile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Dan Rank #1,931

Nile Rank #1,936

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1936 for Nile.

Is Dan or Nile more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Dan and Nile mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dan and Nile boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Nile is primarily a boy name.