Daniel
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced DAN-yul
Verified name
What does Daniel mean?
God is my judge
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 22 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 62 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dan, Danny
Variant: Danial, Daniele
Related: Danilo, Dani
Using Daniel across cultures
Beloved biblical name with high global recognition.
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