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Daniel vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #16 for Daniel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Henry mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Daniel and Henry boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.

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