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Deniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAN-yel /ˈdæn.jɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; the prophet Daniel; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Deniel spells Daniel. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAN-yel'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; the prophet Daniel; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10108 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819842024

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

Deniel is a spelling of Daniel — from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; the prophet Daniel (we note the biblical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAN-yel').

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

Did you know? Daniel is 'God is my judge' in Hebrew (the prophet Daniel) — Deniel is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'DAN-yel').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Daniel — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

DanielDanyelDeniell

Nicknames

DaniDan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deniel mean?

Deniel spells Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge'; the prophet Daniel. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Deniel?

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

Is Deniel a boy or girl name?

Deniel is a boy's name.

How popular is Deniel?

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

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