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Dane vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#882
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dane Rank #882
Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #882 for Dane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dane or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Cason mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Dane and Cason boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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