Daniel
Meaning & Origin
Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” He is a central prophetic figure in the Hebrew Bible, famed for surviving the lions’ den — a story of faith that has kept the name resonant for millennia.
Popularity
Daniel has remained one of the most consistently popular boy names worldwide for decades, rarely leaving the top 20 across dozens of countries.
Nicknames & Variations
- Dan
- Danny
- Dani
Similar Names
- Samuel
- Nathan
- Gabriel
- David
Quick Facts
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: God is my judge
- Pronunciation: DAN-yul