Jonathan vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathan Rank #83

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Daniel mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.