Daniel vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Daniel Rank #16

Ivan Rank #153

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Daniel or Ivan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Ivan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Daniel and Ivan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.