Dana vs Dawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

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Dana Rank #4,273

Dawn Rank #1,850

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Dawn more popular?

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Dawn mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin).

Are Dana and Dawn boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Dawn is primarily a girl name.