Names Starting With D
BoyHebrew#12 in 2025
Daniel
Daniel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge.” It ranked #12 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
DAN-yel
meaning & origin
The name Daniel means “God is my judge.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Daniyyel meaning God is my judge. The biblical prophet Daniel survived the lion's den and interpreted royal dreams, making this one of the most enduring names across cultures.
popularity over time
#152020
#142021
#132022
#132023
#122024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #12 |
| 2023 | #13 |
| 2022 | #13 |
| 2021 | #14 |
| 2020 | #15 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Daniel
- Daniel Craig
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Daniel Day-Lewis
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