Daniel vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Nicholas Rank #117

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Daniel or Nicholas more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Nicholas mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.