Dan
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dan
Dan
Dan is a hebrew unisex name meaning "Red; from the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge".
With hebrew roots, Dan is a unisex name that means "Red; from the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Red; from the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge
Popularity
Quick answers about Dan
What does Dan mean?
Dan is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "Red; from the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge".
Is Dan a rare name?
Yes. Dan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Dan
Dan means "Red; from the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge" — these names share that spirit.
- Daniel — "God is my judge" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Dan
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