Elijah vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Daniel Rank #16

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #16 for Daniel.

Is Elijah or Daniel more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Daniel mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Daniel boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.