Dane vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Dane Rank #882

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Harry mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dane and Harry boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.