Dan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dan Name at a Glance

Name	Dan
Meaning	Diminutive of Daniel: God is my judge.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dan means “Diminutive of Daniel: God is my judge”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dan Name Origin

Our database records Dan under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dan

When considering Dan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.