Jane vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jane Rank #269

Dan Rank #1,931

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Jane or Dan more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Jane and Dan mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jane and Dan boy or girl names?

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