Beverly vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Dana Rank #1,076

Beverly is more popular, ranked #1049 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Dana more popular?

Beverly is more popular, ranked #1049 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Dana mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beverly and Dana boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Dana is primarily a girl name.

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