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Danilo

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-NEE-loh /dɑːˈniː.loʊ/High

Meaning: God is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)High

In 30 seconds: The Italian, Spanish, and South Slavic form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge.' The -ilo ending gives it a Mediterranean warmth that distinguishes it from the English Daniel.

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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew, Spanish

MeaningGod is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)

U.S. rank (2024)#1094 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births197 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,525

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Danilo is the Italian, Spanish, and South Slavic form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge). The -ilo ending is an Italian/Slavic diminutive suffix. The biblical Daniel was a young man thrown into the lions' den for his faith.

Danilo is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and South Slavic communities. It ranked #1094 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Danilo is the reigning Crown Prince of Montenegro (born 2001) — making it the name of a 21st-century European royal heir, giving the name a contemporary royal association alongside its ancient biblical one.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Danilo — Hebrew/Italian etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DanielDaniilDaniele

Nicknames

DaniNilo

Famous Bearers

★Danilo Gallinari (1988-)
Italian former NBA basketball player
★Danilo (1991-)
Brazilian footballer who played for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus
★Danilo Perez (1965-)
Panamanian jazz pianist and composer

If you like Danilo…

Daniel— the English form of the same Hebrew name

Emilio— three-syllable -ilo ending Italian/Spanish name in the same register

Camilo— three-syllable -ilo ending name in the same Italian/Spanish tradition

Fabio— Italian -io ending masculine name with the same Mediterranean character

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danilo mean?

Danilo means 'God is my judge,' as the Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel.

How do you pronounce Danilo?

It's said dah-NEE-loh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Danilo a boy or girl name?

Danilo is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Danilo?

Danilo ranked #1094 for U.S. boys in 2024.