God is my judge
Derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, it signifies that God is the sole arbiter of justice. While often used as a nickname for Daniel, it has a long history as a standalone name in both biblical and modern contexts. In the Old Testament, Dan was one of the sons of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
About 78 boys were named Dan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Longtime CBS Evening News anchor
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Hall of Fame NFL quarterback
Author of The Da Vinci Code
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Lead singer of Imagine Dragons
44th Vice President of the United States
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