Dan vs Mikhail

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

✓ All Clear
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Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Misha, Mikh

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Mikhail Rank #1,912

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 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

Mikhail ___

  • Mikhail Alexander
  • Mikhail Ivan
  • Mikhail Nikolai
  • Mikhail Sergei
  • Mikhail Dmitri
  • Mikhail Alexei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Mikhail

Natasha Svetlana Alexei Anya Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Mikhail more popular?

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Mikhail mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Mikhail boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Mikhail is primarily a boy name.

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