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Danniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-yul /ˈdæn.jəl/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The doubled -nn is decorative; the classic biblical meaning carries.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Daniel: Danniel means 'God is my judge' (said 'DAN-yul'). The classic biblical name, lightly restyled.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' The doubled -nn is decorative; the classic biblical meaning carries.
U.S. rank (2024)#11196 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919232024

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

Danniel is a variant spelling of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge,' the name of the prophet in the lions' den. The extra -n is cosmetic; the strong biblical meaning stays intact - rare in the U.S. next to the standard Daniel (said 'DAN-yul').

It appears rarely, against the very common Daniel. Rare, biblical at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Danniel simply respells Daniel, the Hebrew for 'God is my judge' - a biblical prophet's name - with a doubled -nn for a fresh look (said 'DAN-yul').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Danniel — variant spelling of Daniel; 'God is my judge'

Variations

DanielDaniëlDanyel

Nicknames

DannyDan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danniel mean?

Danniel is a form of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge.'

How do you pronounce Danniel?

It's said DAN-yul /ˈdæn.jəl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danniel a boy or girl name?

Danniel is a boy's name.

How popular is Danniel?

Danniel is a rare spelling in the U.S., next to the very common Daniel.

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