Daniel vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Daniel Rank #16

Matthew Rank #33

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Daniel or Matthew more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Matthew mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Daniel and Matthew boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.