Daniel vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daniel Rank #16

Eli Rank #92

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Daniel or Eli more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Eli mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Eli boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.