Dan vs Johnathon

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
Johnathon Rank #2,079

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2079 for Johnathon.

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

Johnathon ___

  • Johnathon Michael
  • Johnathon David
  • Johnathon James
  • Johnathon Lee
  • Johnathon Wayne
  • Johnathon Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Johnathon

Matthew Benjamin Rachel Sarah Daniel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Johnathon more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Johnathon at #2079 in the United States.

What do Dan and Johnathon mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Johnathon means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Johnathon boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Johnathon is primarily a boy name.

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