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Dan vs Reggie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Reggie

Boy #1,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler's counsel, powerful advisor"

Origin: Old High German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,972
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Reggie Rank #1,972

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1972 for Reggie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Reggie more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Reggie at #1972 in the United States.

What do Dan and Reggie mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Reggie means "ruler's counsel, powerful advisor" (Old High German via Norman French origin).

Are Dan and Reggie boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Reggie is primarily a boy name.

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