Dan vs Kasper

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

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Kasper

Boy #1,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,761
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kasp

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Kasper Rank #1,761

Kasper is more popular, ranked #1761 vs #1931 for Dan.

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

Kasper ___

  • Kasper Hugo
  • Kasper Felix
  • Kasper Emil
  • Kasper Otto
  • Kasper Leif
  • Kasper Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Kasper

Jasper Oskar Astrid Freya Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Kasper more popular?

Kasper is more popular, ranked #1761 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Kasper mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Dan and Kasper boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Kasper is primarily a boy name.

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