Danny vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Danny Rank #642

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Johnny mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danny and Johnny boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.