Daniel vs Zilpah

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
Zilpah Rank #12,346

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #12346 for Zilpah.

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

Zilpah ___

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 Zilpah

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Zilpah more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Zilpah at #12346 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Zilpah mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Zilpah boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons