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Mason 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

Mason Rank #42
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #42 for Mason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Mason at #42 in the United States.

What do Mason and Daniel mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mason and Daniel boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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