Dana vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Dana Rank #4,273

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Geraldine more popular?

Geraldine is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Geraldine mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Dana and Geraldine boy or girl names?

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