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Doniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOH-nee-el /ˈdoʊ.ni.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Doniel is a Yiddish-influenced form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' It is used especially in Orthodox Jewish communities; the Hebrew route is documented, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm three-beat name: Doniel is a Yiddish form of Daniel, 'God is my judge' (said 'DOH-nee-el'). Noted.
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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningDoniel is a Yiddish-influenced form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' It is used especially in Orthodox Jewish communities; the Hebrew route is documented, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12754 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919532024

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

Doniel is a Yiddish-influenced form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' It is carried especially in Orthodox Jewish families; the Hebrew route is documented, which we note (said 'DOH-nee-el').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Hebrew/Yiddish-heritage, and warm.

Did you know? Doniel is a Yiddish rendering of Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge' — used especially in Orthodox Jewish communities. A documented heritage form we note (said 'DOH-nee-el').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Doniel — Yiddish/Hebrew form of Daniel 'God is my judge'

Variations

DanielDoniellDonyell

Nicknames

DoniDanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Doniel mean?

Doniel is a Yiddish/Hebrew form of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'). The Hebrew route is documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Doniel?

It's said DOH-nee-el /ˈdoʊ.ni.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Doniel a boy or girl name?

Doniel is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Doniel?

Doniel is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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