Lucas vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lucas Rank #9

Daniel Rank #16

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #16 for Daniel.

Is Lucas or Daniel more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Daniel at #16 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Daniel mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lucas and Daniel boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.