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Dana vs Darrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

Cultural Roots

American English Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #4,273
Darrow Rank #4,119

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 vs #4273 for Dana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Darrow more popular?

Darrow is more popular, ranked #4119 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Darrow mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin).

Are Dana and Darrow boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Darrow is primarily a boy name.

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