Dare

Q: Is Dare a boy or girl name?

Dare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #38741, and as a girl name it ranks #69020.

Q: How popular is the name Dare?

Dare is ranked #38741 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EHR ]

Boy Name #38,741 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dare is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHR.

Popularity Over Time

#38,741

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,741
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Dariel #348 Dario #636 Darius #746 Darwin #841 Darian #903 Darren #955 Darien #1254 Darrell #1470

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Also a Girl Name

Dare is also used as a girl name, ranked #69020.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dare

Is Dare a boy or girl name?

Dare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38741. As a girl name, it is ranked #69020. Dare is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dare?

Dare is pronounced d-EHR.

How popular is the name Dare?

Dare is currently ranked #38741 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Dare a common or rare name?

Dare is an uncommon name, ranked #38741 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dare

Dare is a boy name .

Is Dare a boy or girl name? Dare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,741 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,020. Dare is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dare is currently ranked #38,741 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dare include Dariel, Dario, Darius, Darwin, Darian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.