Alastor vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alastor

Boy #1,911 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"avenger, one who does not forget"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,911
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Alec

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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
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alastor Rank #1,911
Dan Rank #1,931

Alastor is more popular, ranked #1911 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alastor ___

  • Alastor James
  • Alastor Hugh
  • Alastor Magnus
  • Alastor Rory
  • Alastor Cormac
  • Alastor Brodie

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alastor

Phaedra Leander Cassiopeia Orion Theron

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alastor or Dan more popular?

Alastor is more popular, ranked #1911 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Alastor and Dan mean?

Alastor means "avenger, one who does not forget" (Greek origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alastor and Dan boy or girl names?

Alastor is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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