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Daniel

Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God is my judge.” In 2024 it was given to 8,391 boys in the United States.

Daniel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“God is my judge”
Pronunciation
/ˈdænjəl/

About the name Daniel

Daniel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God is my judge” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Daniel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5 in 1985, and in 2024 8,391 babies received the name — 1,974,589 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daniel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#5 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Babies named Daniel in 2024
8,391
Total since 1880
1,974,589

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daniel mean?

Daniel means “God is my judge” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Daniel a boy or girl name?

Daniel is a boy name. In 2024, 8,391 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daniel?

Daniel comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Daniel?

Daniel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #5 in 1985, and 8,391 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Daniel?

Daniel is pronounced /ˈdænjəl/ (IPA).

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