Dane

At a Glance: Name: Dane – Meaning: a Dane, person from Denmark – Origin: English (ethnonym, ultimately Old Norse/Old English) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAYN

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Dane is pronounced DAYN, and its meaning is about as literal as names get: in English it started as an ethnonym for "a Dane, a person from Denmark," with roots ultimately in Old Norse and Old English. It has a clean, modern style for boy names — short, clean, and easy to say. If you want a name with a clear, traceable meaning rather than something abstract, Dane fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Dane

Meaning: A dane, person from denmark.

Origin: English (ethnonym, ultimately Old Norse/Old English).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dane

Phonetic: DAYN   IPA: /ˈdeɪn/

Popularity of Dane

Dane peaked at #221 in 1986, when 1,069 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #880, with just 273 babies named Dane that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dane mean?

A dane, person from denmark. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dane)

How do you pronounce Dane?

Dane is pronounced DAYN (IPA: /ˈdeɪn/).

Is Dane a popular name right now?

Dane peaked at #221 in 1986 and is ranked #880 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)

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