Daniel vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Daniel Rank #16

Evan Rank #143

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Daniel or Evan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Evan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Daniel and Evan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.