Dave vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dave Rank #2,019

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Dan mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dave and Dan boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.