Leo vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leo Rank #24

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Leo or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Leo and Daniel mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leo and Daniel boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.