Daniel vs Deva

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
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Deva Rank #12,390

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #12390 for Deva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

Deva ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

If you choose Deva

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Deva more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Deva at #12390 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Deva mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Deva boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Deva is primarily a girl name.

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