Dana vs Javan

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 #4,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dana Rank #4,273

Javan Rank #4,268

Javan is more popular, ranked #4268 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Dana or Javan more popular?

Javan is more popular, ranked #4268 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Javan mean?

Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin). Javan means "Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dana and Javan boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a boy name. Javan is primarily a boy name.