Daniel vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16 for Daniel.

Is Daniel or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Theodore mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Theodore boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.