Daniel vs Zachary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Zachary Rank #194

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #194 for Zachary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Zachary more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Zachary mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Zachary boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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