Countries
68
Daniel Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Daniel is a popular boy name in 68 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Daniel is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #1, with an average rank of 4.9 across 68 ranked entries.
Daniel is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God is my judge.
Daniel appears across 68 countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Europe, including Guyana, Suriname, and Albania.
Common forms and related variants include Dániel, Daniel, Danny, and Dany.
Pronunciation references include dah-nee-EL, dah-NYEL, DAN-iel, and dan-YEL.
Best rank
#1
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: A Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' Famously held by the biblical prophet Daniel, it symbolizes faith, integrity, and divine protection.
Pronunciation samples: dah-nee-EL, dah-NYEL, DAN-iel, dan-YEL | IPA: daˈnjel, daniˈɛl, danjɛl
Variants and aliases: Dániel, Daniel, Danny, Dany
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America