Don vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Girl #70,277 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Don Rank #70,277

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #70277 for Don.

Is Don or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Don at #70277 in the United States.

What do Don and Dan mean?

Don means "ruler of the world" (Celtic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Don and Dan boy or girl names?

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