Daniel vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Daniel Rank #16

David Rank #31

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #31 for David.

Is Daniel or David more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Daniel and David mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Daniel and David boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.