Male Name · Hebrew

Daniel Meaning

God is my judge — biblical wisdom

9Numerology
#17Popularity Rank
6Letters
Quick Facts

Daniel at a Glance

OriginHebrew
GenderMale
PronunciationDAN-yəl
Popularity Rank#17
Peak Year1985-2007
Numerology9 — The Humanitarian
Zodiac AffinityCapricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Meaning

What Does the Name Daniel Mean?

Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge. The biblical prophet Daniel survived the lion's den through faith — a story revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name has been continuously popular in Western countries for 600+ years. Daniel Defoe, Daniel Day-Lewis, Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Craig — the list of cultural Daniels spans every century. Top 15 in the US.

Personality

Daniel Personality & Numerology

People with the name Daniel carry the vibration of numerology number 9 — The Humanitarian. This means compassionate, idealistic, wise. The energy of Daniel tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.

Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Daniel into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Daniel, the result is 9.

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Notable

Famous People Named Daniel

⭐ Daniel Day-Lewis
⭐ Daniel Radcliffe
⭐ Daniel Craig
⭐ Daniel (biblical prophet)
Naming Toolkit

Variations, Nicknames & Pairings

Variations

Danilo, Danny, Daniyal

Nicknames

Dan, Danny

Middle Name Ideas

James, Alexander, Patrick, Joseph, Thomas

FAQ

Daniel — Common Questions

What does the name Daniel mean?

God is my judge — biblical wisdom

Where does the name Daniel come from?

The name Daniel has Hebrew origins, with peak popularity around 1985-2007.

What is the numerology of the name Daniel?

Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Daniel reduces to 9 — The Humanitarian. People with this name vibration are often compassionate, idealistic, wise.

Which zodiac signs match the name Daniel?

The name Daniel resonates strongly with Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.

What are similar names to Daniel?

Common variations include Danilo, Danny, Daniyal.

Is Daniel a popular name?

Daniel currently ranks at #17 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 1985-2007.

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