Erlin vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erlin

Boy #4,242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, nobleman"

Origin: Old Norse ern/jarl

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

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Erlin Rank #4,242

Dana Rank #4,273

Erlin is more popular, ranked #4242 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Erlin or Dana more popular?

Erlin is more popular, ranked #4242 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Erlin and Dana mean?

Erlin means "eagle, nobleman" (Old Norse ern/jarl origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Erlin and Dana boy or girl names?

Erlin is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.