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Danyel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-yel /ˈdæn.jɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'Low

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Danyel spells Daniel. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'
U.S. rank (2024)#8439 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719662024

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

Danyel is a spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge'. A crisp, classic name (said 'DAN-yel').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Daniel. Rare in this form, God-is-my-judge at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Daniel means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew — Danyel is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'DAN-yel').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Daniel — spelling of Daniel

Variations

DanielDanyalDaniyel

Nicknames

Dan

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Danyal— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danyel mean?

Danyel spells Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge'.

How do you pronounce Danyel?

It's said DAN-yel /ˈdæn.jɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danyel a boy or girl name?

Danyel is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Danyel?

Danyel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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