Dana vs Erlin

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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Boy #4,242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, nobleman"

Origin: Old Norse ern/jarl

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Dana Rank #4,273

Erlin Rank #4,242

Erlin is more popular, ranked #4242 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Erlin more popular?

Erlin is more popular, ranked #4242 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Erlin mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Erlin means "eagle, nobleman" (Old Norse ern/jarl origin).

Are Dana and Erlin boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Erlin is primarily a boy name.