Daniel vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daniel Rank #16

Ethan Rank #19

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Daniel or Ethan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Ethan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Ethan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.