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Stefan vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#882
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Stefan Rank #1,002
Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stefan or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Dane mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Stefan and Dane boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.

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