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Dan vs Viggo

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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Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,980
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Viggo Rank #1,980

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1980 for Viggo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Viggo more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Dan and Viggo mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dan and Viggo boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Viggo is primarily a boy name.

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