Dan vs Elton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dan Rank #1,931
Elton Rank #2,085

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2085 for Elton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

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

Elton ___

  • Elton John
  • Elton James
  • Elton Ray
  • Elton Dean
  • Elton Wayne
  • Elton Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Elton

Clifton Dalton Norma Gloria Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Elton more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Dan and Elton mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Elton boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.

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