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Felix vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Daniel mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felix and Daniel boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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