The nameDan
Dan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he judged". It is also a short form of Daniel.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Dan comes from the Hebrew dan, "he judged".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Dan is one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
History
In France, Dan has been given since the 1930s, mostly in the 1990s and 2000s.
Famous people named Dan
- Dan Aykroyd, Canadian actor
- Dan Brown, American novelist
Popularity of the name Dan
Dan in France
Dan was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,200 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Dan. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Dan in France were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 70 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dan mean?
Dan comes from the Hebrew dan, "he judged".
What is the origin of the name Dan?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Dan is one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Is Dan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dan is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Dan?
Dan Aykroyd, Canadian actor; Dan Brown, American novelist.