Dan vs Whit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Whit Rank #2,108

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Dan or Whit more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Dan and Whit mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Whit boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.