Dana vs Down

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 #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Dana Rank #4,273

Down Rank #63,580

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Dana or Down more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Dana and Down mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dana and Down boy or girl names?

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