Daniel
God is my judge
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Pronunciation
- DAN-yel
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
DanDanny
About the name Daniel
Daniel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United Kingdom.
Daniel has appeared in the US top 20 for boys almost continuously since 1970. The Hebrew meaning — 'God is my judge' — comes from the Old Testament prophet who survived the lion's den. It carries equal weight in Jewish, Christian and Muslim (as Daniyal) traditions and translates cleanly across most European languages.
Popularity trend: Daniel has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Daniel
- What does the name Daniel mean?
- Daniel means "God is my judge". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United Kingdom.
- Where does the name Daniel come from?
- Daniel originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
- Daniel is a boy name.