John vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Daniel mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Daniel boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.