Dan vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Dan Rank #1,931

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Sylvan mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.