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Jason 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

Jason Rank #148
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Daniel mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jason and Daniel boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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