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Dasan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAH-sahn /ˈdɑ.sɑn/Medium

Meaning: Variously cited as a Pomo (Native American) name, 'a leader/chief of the bird clan', and from the Sanskrit dasa, 'a servant/devotee'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A leader of the bird clan; a servant/devotee: Dasan is Native American/Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DAH-sahn').
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Origin LowNative American, Indian
MeaningVariously cited as a Pomo (Native American) name, 'a leader/chief of the bird clan', and from the Sanskrit dasa, 'a servant/devotee'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8406 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519752025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dasan is variously cited as a Pomo (Native American) name, 'a leader/chief of the bird clan', and from the Sanskrit dasa, 'a servant/devotee' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAH-sahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families and from Native American name lists. Rare, a-leader-of-the-bird-clan at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dasan is variously cited as a Pomo name, 'a leader of the bird clan', and Sanskrit 'a servant/devotee' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAH-sahn').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dasan — routes layered; Pomo attribution uncertain

Variations

DasannDhasanDasaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dasan mean?

Dasan is variously a Pomo name 'a leader of the bird clan' and Sanskrit 'a servant/devotee'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dasan?

It's said DAH-sahn /d.sn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dasan a boy or girl name?

Dasan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dasan?

Dasan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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