Daniel vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Daniel Rank #16

Alexander Rank #27

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Daniel or Alexander more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Alexander mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Daniel and Alexander boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.