Dane

Meaning of Dane

The name Dane comes from the people of Denmark. It essentially means 'from Denmark' or 'a Dane'.

Dane has Norse roots — browse every Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dane

Dane is climbing again, up to #821 in 2025 from #878 in 2024 after peaking at #339 in 2007.

Notable people named Dane

• Dane Cook
  Stand-up comedian, actor
• Dane DeHaan
  Actor, known for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'
• Dane Reynolds
  Professional surfer
• Danelectro
  Guitar and amplifier brand
• Dane Swan
  Australian Rules Footballer

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Questions about the name Dane

What does the name Dane mean?

Dane means the name dane comes from the people of denmark. it essentially means 'from denmark' or 'a dane', and it comes from Norse origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Dane?

In 2025, Dane ranked #821 for boys, up from #878 the year before.

When was Dane most popular?

Dane peaked at #339 in 2007.