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Daniel

male

Meaning

"God Is My Judge"

Hebrew theophoric name combining God and judge, associated with the biblical prophet Daniel and widespread in Abrahamic traditions.

Biblical

Popularity History of Daniel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#16Top 50

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#16

Daniel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Daniel Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Daniel

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Famous Daniels

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    Daniel (Bible)
    Hebrew prophet known for surviving the lion's den
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    Daniel Craig
    British actor and sixth portrayal of James Bond
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    Daniel Defoe
    English novelist and author of Robinson Crusoe

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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