Daniel vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Daniel Rank #16

Julian Rank #30

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #30 for Julian.

Is Daniel or Julian more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Julian mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Daniel and Julian boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.