Daniel
Daniel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdænjəl/
Meaning and origin of Daniel
- A male given name from Hebrew in regular use since the Middle Ages.
Etymology
From Middle English Daniel, Daniell, from Ancient Greek Δᾱνῑήλ (Dānīḗl), from Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (daniyél, literally “God is my judge”), name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
How popular is Daniel?
Since 1880, 8,279 girls and 1,982,812 boys in the U.S. have been named Daniel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #634 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #22 for boys, with 8,093 babies given the name.
Names similar to Daniel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Daniel FAQ
What does the name Daniel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew in regular use since the Middle Ages. From Middle English Daniel, Daniell, from Ancient Greek Δᾱνῑήλ (Dānīḗl), from Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (daniyél, literally “God is my judge”), name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
What is the origin of the name Daniel?
Daniel is listed as a name of Hebrew in regular use since the Middle A origin.
How popular is the name Daniel?
Since 1880, 8,279 girls and 1,982,812 boys in the U.S. have been named Daniel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #634 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #22 for boys, with 8,093 babies given the name.
Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
Daniel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 8,279 girls and 1,982,812 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.