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Dane

Boy name

Used in 14 countries · Old Danish origin

Meaning

Dane

Origin

Dane is a name of Old Danish origin, rooted in norse tradition.

It appears in our records across 14 countries (CA, CO, FR, GB, HR, HU, IQ, IT, JM, LT, NL, SY, US, ZA).

Style

  • traditional
  • international
  • strong
  • masculine
  • nature
  • cultural

Famous people named Dane

  • Danes (ethnic group)
  • King Dan I of Denmark
  • Denmark (country)
  • King Canute

Variations

Dana, Danéa, Danae

Popularity

Dane appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.

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