Daniel vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Daniel Rank #16

Richard Rank #232

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Daniel or Richard more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Richard mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Daniel and Richard boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.