Hayden vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayden Rank #154

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Daniel mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayden and Daniel boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.