Daniel vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daniel Rank #16

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #16 for Daniel.

Is Daniel or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Elijah mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Elijah boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.