Daniel vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daniel Rank #16

John Rank #21

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #21 for John.

Is Daniel or John more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Daniel and John mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and John boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.