Daan
Daan is a boys' name of Dutch origin meaning “God is my judge.” A Dutch short form of Daniel, Daan has been the number one boys' name in the Netherlands multiple times.
how do you pronounce Daan?
DAHN
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what does Daan mean?
The name Daan means “God is my judge.” It comes from the Dutch language tradition.
A Dutch short form of Daniel, Daan has been the number one boys' name in the Netherlands multiple times. It is the quintessential modern Dutch name — monosyllabic, strong, and effortlessly cool. The name's popularity reflects Dutch naming culture's love of simplicity.
where does the name Daan come from?
Wikipedia confirms Daan is a Dutch masculine given name used as a short form of Daniel; it does not itself state the God is my judge meaning given elsewhere, which comes from Daniel rather than being addressed directly in this source.
the history of Daan
The source notes that Daan's popularity as a birth name in the Netherlands has increased significantly since 1970, though it does not confirm the specific claim that it has repeatedly been the country's number one boys' name.
what are the nicknames and variants of Daan?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Daan?
- Daan Roosegaarde (Dutch artist and innovator)
- Daan Schuurmans (Dutch actor)
what names are similar to Daan?
what names go well with Daan?
Sibling names that share Daan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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