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Jordan 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

Jordan Rank #104
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #104 for Jordan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jordan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Daniel mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jordan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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