Dana vs Jak

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 #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Dana Rank #4,273

Jak Rank #4,143

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Jak more popular?

Jak is more popular, ranked #4143 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Jak mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Dana and Jak boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Jak is primarily a boy name.