Daniel vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Leon Rank #141

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Daniel or Leon more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Leon mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Leon boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.