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Thomas 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

Thomas Rank #39
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #39 for Thomas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomas or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Daniel mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thomas and Daniel boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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