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Dan vs Wilmer

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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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Wilmer mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Dan and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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