What origin is the name Dare?

Dare comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dare a popular name?

Dare is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dare does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Dare?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dare — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dare

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dare

Dare

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Dare is a greek boy's name meaning "This Greek name serves as a short diminutive of Darin, meaning a gift. It is a concise and modern-sounding choice.".

Dare is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This Greek name serves as a short diminutive of Darin, meaning a gift. It is a concise and modern-sounding choice.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Greek name serves as a short diminutive of Darin, meaning a gift. It is a concise and modern-sounding choice.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dare

Very rare in US records

What does Dare mean?

Dare is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This Greek name serves as a short diminutive of Darin, meaning a gift. It is a concise and modern-sounding choice.".

Is Dare a rare name?

Yes. Dare does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Dare

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Dare

Dare means "This Greek name serves as a short diminutive of Darin, meaning a gift. It is a concise and modern-sounding choice." — these names share that spirit.