Dan

Meaning of Dan

The name Dan means 'judge'. It implies someone who is fair and makes decisions.

Dan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dan

After ranking as high as #934 in 2000, Dan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dan

• Dan Aykroyd
  Legendary actor, comedian, writer
• Dan Marino
  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
• Dan Rather
  Veteran news anchor, journalist
• Dan Brown
  Bestselling author 'Da Vinci Code'
• Dan Levy
  Actor, writer 'Schitt's Creek'

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Questions about the name Dan

What does the name Dan mean?

Dan means the name dan means 'judge'. it implies someone who is fair and makes decisions, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Dan a boy's or a girl's name?

Dan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dan?

Dan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dan most popular?

Dan peaked at #934 in 2000.