Josh vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Josh Rank #1,742

Dan Rank #1,931

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Josh or Dan more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Josh and Dan mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josh and Dan boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.