Daniel vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Daniel Rank #16

Hayden Rank #154

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Daniel or Hayden more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Hayden mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Daniel and Hayden boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.