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At a Glance: Name: Daniel – Meaning: God is my judge – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAN-yul
Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge," pronounced DAN-yul (/ˈdænjəl/). With a timeless, classic, vintage feel, it's tracked in SSA records going all the way back to 1880. It's a solid pick if you want a name with a long, well-documented history and a clear, familiar sound.
Meaning & Origin of Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Daniel
Phonetic: DAN-yul IPA: /ˈdænjəl/
Popularity of Daniel
Daniel hit its peak popularity in 1985 at #5, with 38,564 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled to #16, with 8,391 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Daniel mean?
God is my judge. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Daniel)
How do you pronounce Daniel?
Daniel is pronounced DAN-yul (IPA: /ˈdænjəl/).
Is Daniel a popular name right now?
Daniel peaked at #5 in 1985 and is ranked #16 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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