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Henry vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Henry Rank #6
Daniel Rank #16

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #16 for Daniel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry or Daniel more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Henry and Daniel mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and Daniel boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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