Daniel vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Daniel Rank #16

Dylan Rank #28

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #28 for Dylan.

Is Daniel or Dylan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Dylan at #28 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Dylan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Daniel and Dylan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.