Dawn vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawn

Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dawn Rank #1,850

Dan Rank #1,931

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dawn or Dan more popular?

Dawn is more popular, ranked #1850 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dawn and Dan mean?

Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawn and Dan boy or girl names?

Dawn is primarily a girl name. Dan is primarily a boy name.