Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge; Hebrew meaning of Daniel.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Dan. As of 2023, Daniel ranks #17 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #14 in 2020.
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DAN-yel
Phonetic spelling
Currently #17 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Daniel means “God is my judge; Hebrew meaning of Daniel.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Daniel is pronounced DAN-yel.
Daniel is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Daniel currently ranks #17 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Daniel include Dan.
Middle names that pair well with Daniel include Daniel James, Daniel Thomas, Daniel Alexander.
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