Daniel vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Daniel Rank #16

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #16 for Daniel.

Is Daniel or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Lucas mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Daniel and Lucas boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.