Alan vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

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Alan Rank #167

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Daniel mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.