US Popularity:25
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is my judge
Daniel is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Meaning "God is my judge," baby may be inspired by this phrase every day. If you hope to raise baby spiritually or faithfully, the name Daniel may be the perfect way to honor your divine being. Readers of the Old Testament may also recognize Daniel as the man who survived the lion's den. In the Bible, it's believed Daniel stayed loyal to his God and got out of the den without a scratch. With a name like Daniel, baby is sure to be kind and faithful to the ones they love.
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Famous People Named Daniel

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Daniel Bryan
    Wrestler
  • Daniel Defoe
    Novelist
  • Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
    Inventor
  • Daniel Johns
    Musician
  • Daniel Padilla
    Actor
  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Actor
  • Daniel Reynolds
    Singer

Common Nicknames for Daniel

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Daniel are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Daniel?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Daniel is currently #77 on The Bump
Boy:Daniel is currently #43 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Daniel is currently #25 in U.S. births
Boy:Daniel is currently #16 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#16
in 2024
+ 1
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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