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Ignatius vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ignatius Rank #1,736
Dan Rank #1,931

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignatius or Dan more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Dan mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ignatius and Dan boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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