Forename Dan

Around the world, Dan (丹 , Dan , דן , and others...) is a prevalent unisex first name. The forename Dan is characteristic of Israel, where it is a common boy's name, Romania, and China, where it is a common largely female, but uncommonly masculine name (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in China, the United States, and Nigeria. Also, Dan is the last name as well as the forename.

Dan is also a name from the Bible. Explore more in our Biblical names portal!

Translations, transliterations and names similar to the name Dan

First name Dan in the context

Dan is also a prevalent name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Dan , the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Dan, Genesis 35; Dan Dare , the comics character, Eagle; Dan Humphrey , the fictional character, Gossip Girl; Dan DeChant , the Resident Evil fictional character, Resident Evil 5 and Dan Garret , the superhero, Blue Beetle, and in many other works.