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Judah 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

Judah Rank #179
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #179 for Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Judah and Daniel mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judah and Daniel boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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