Dan vs Rune

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"secret, mystery"

Origin: Old Norse

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Dan Rank #1,931

Rune Rank #1,917

Rune is more popular, ranked #1917 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Rune more popular?

Rune is more popular, ranked #1917 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Rune mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Rune means "secret, mystery" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dan and Rune boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Rune is primarily a boy name.