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Wilmer vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Wilmer Rank #1,848
Dan Rank #1,931

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilmer or Dan more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Wilmer and Dan mean?

Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilmer and Dan boy or girl names?

Wilmer is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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