Daniel vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Daniel Rank #16

Jonathan Rank #83

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Daniel or Jonathan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Jonathan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Daniel and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.