An vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

An Rank #4,327
Dana Rank #1,076

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Dana mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are An and Dana boy or girl names?

An is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a girl name.

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