Daniel vs Evan

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

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Evan Rank #143

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #143 for Evan.

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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

If you choose Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Evan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Evan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Daniel and Evan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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