Danny vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Danny Rank #642

Leonard Rank #674

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Danny or Leonard more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Danny and Leonard mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Danny and Leonard boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.