Danny vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Danny Rank #642

Chris Rank #651

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Danny or Chris more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Danny and Chris mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Danny and Chris boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.