Daniel

Meaning of Daniel

The name Daniel means "God is my judge." It implies someone who believes in divine judgment and righteousness.

Daniel has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Daniel

Daniel has held fairly steady, sitting around #22 in 2025 after peaking at #5 in 2007.

Notable people named Daniel

• Daniel Radcliffe
  Actor, famous for Harry Potter
• Daniel Craig
  Actor, known for James Bond
• Daniel Day-Lewis
  Highly acclaimed, Oscar-winning actor
• Daniel Ricciardo
  Australian Formula 1 racing driver
• Daniel Boone
  American pioneer and frontiersman

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Questions about the name Daniel

What does the name Daniel mean?

Daniel means the name daniel means "god is my judge." it implies someone who believes in divine judgment and righteousness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Daniel a boy's or a girl's name?

Daniel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Daniel?

In 2025, Daniel ranked #22 for boys, down from #16 the year before.

When was Daniel most popular?

Daniel peaked at #5 in 2007.