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Daniel

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
God is my judge
Pronunciation
DAN-yul
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Daniyyel', from 'dan' (judge) and 'El' (God).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DanialArabic / Persian

    Arabic and Persian form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Daniel Boone

    1734–1820

    American pioneer and frontiersman who explored Kentucky.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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