Dan vs Oswald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Dan Rank #1,931

Oswald Rank #2,124

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Dan or Oswald more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Dan and Oswald mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Dan and Oswald boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.