Don vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Don Rank #1,797

Dan Rank #1,931

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Don or Dan more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Don and Dan mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Don and Dan boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.