Dan

Masculine given name, short form of Daniel, or a surname.

Dan

Dan is a masculine given name and a short form of Daniel, or a surname. It can also refer to various places and people.

/dæn/

Dan is derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'.

Dan is a name that's often used as a shorter way to say Daniel, like calling 'William' 'Will'.

Dan is a common nickname in many English-speaking countries
It was the name of several characters in popular culture, including Dan Conner from 'Home Improvement'
The name has roots in Hebrew

What does Dan mean? It is typically a short form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'
Is Dan a common name? Yes, it's a popular masculine given name
Can Dan be a surname? Yes, it is also used as a surname

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