Dan
DAN
Popularity
#1917
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
107,039
Peak Year
#3,703 in 1958
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge".
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Dan Aykroyd
Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and musician.
Dan Brown
American author of thriller fiction.
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