Danny vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Danny Rank #642

Harry Rank #780

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Danny or Harry more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Danny and Harry mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Danny and Harry boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.