Daniel vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Daniel Rank #16

Alan Rank #167

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

Is Daniel or Alan more popular?

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

What do Daniel and Alan mean?

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

Are Daniel and Alan boy or girl names?

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