Dan vs Viggo

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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Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,980
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vig

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Viggo Rank #1,980

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1980 for Viggo.

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

Viggo ___

  • Viggo James
  • Viggo Alexander
  • Viggo Finn
  • Viggo Leif
  • Viggo Soren
  • Viggo Henrik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Viggo

Signe Astrid Freya Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Viggo more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Dan and Viggo mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dan and Viggo boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Viggo is primarily a boy name.

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