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Daniel
judgment of God; God my judge
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל Δανιήλ da.niy.yel
Daniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל, da.niy.yel) means “judgment of God; God my judge”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a prophet. In 2025 it was given to 8,093 children in the United States, ranking 22. Use is falling away. Around 1,991,091 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Arioch in Daniel 2.
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Which Daniel?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Concordance Depth Index
101.1 · rank 46
US usage today
rank 22 · 8,093 births in 2025
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At a glance
- Verses
- 76 across 6 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Exile
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The same name elsewhere
| Country | Form | Standing | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Daniel | rank 22 · 8,093 in 2025 | Births in year |
| Argentina | DANIEL | 17,396 registrations | Births in year |
| Brazil | DANIEL | 711,338 bearers · born 1930–2010 | Living residents |
| Spain | DANIEL | 310,266 bearers · mean age 27.7 | Living residents |
| Portugal | Daniel | permitted | IRN approved list |
Two different questions are shown here. Rows marked births in year count children registered during a period; rows marked living residents count people of every age alive at a census. They answer different questions and are never added together.
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Using it today
Roughly 1 child in every 8 classes of 25.
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8,093 | Falling |
| All-time total | 1,991,091 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 38,853 in 1985 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
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In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Ezra 8:2 |
| Last appears | Mark 13:14 |
| Cross-references | 1,782 linked passages |
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Names connected to this one
- Arioch co-occurrence Appears with Arioch in Daniel 2.
- Belshazzar co-occurrence Appears with Belshazzar in Daniel 5.
- Hananiah co-occurrence Appears with Hananiah in Daniel 1.
- Mishael co-occurrence Appears with Mishael in Daniel 1.
- Azariah co-occurrence Appears with Azariah in Daniel 1.
- Hattush co-occurrence Appears with Hattush in Ezra 8.
- Gershom co-occurrence Appears with Gershom in Ezra 8.
- Baruch co-occurrence Appears with Baruch in Nehemiah 10.
Origin & meaning
Strong's number
H1840G
Hebrew
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל
Greek
Δανιήλ
Transliteration
da.niy.yel
A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;
§ Daniel = "God is my judge"
1) the 2nd son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess
2) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel
2a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H1095 or H1096)
3) a priest of the line of Ithamar who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, was a prophet in Babylon known for his wisdom, integrity, and interpretation of dreams and visions.
The biblical story
Daniel, whose Babylonian name was Belteshazzar, was a prominent Jewish prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was among the young nobles taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar and brought to Babylon to serve in the king's court (Daniel 1).
Known for his wisdom, integrity, and ability to interpret dreams and visions, Daniel served under several Babylonian kings, including Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Darius the Mede. He is mentioned alongside Noah and Job in Ezk.14.14,20 as an example of righteousness.
Throughout his life, Daniel received several visions and revelations from God, which are recorded in the Book of Daniel. These visions include the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams (Daniel 2; 4), the handwriting on the wall during Belshazzar's feast (Daniel 5), and visions concerning future kingdoms and the end times (Daniel 7-12).
Daniel's faithfulness to God was tested when he was thrown into the lions' den for praying to God instead of King Darius (Daniel 6). However, God protected him, and his faith and integrity were vindicated.
In the New Testament, Jesus refers to the "abomination of desolation" spoken of by the prophet Daniel (Mat.24.15; Mrk.13.14), indicating the continued significance of Daniel's prophecies.
Daniel's life and ministry demonstrate the importance of faith, prayer, and obedience to God, even in the face of persecution and adversity. His visions and prophecies provide insight into God's sovereign plan for the nations and the coming of the Messiah.
Key verses
Daniel appears in 72 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord God.
Ezekiel 14:14 -
Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
Ezekiel 14:20 -
Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:
Ezekiel 28:3 -
Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
Daniel 1:6 -
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed–nego.
Daniel 1:7
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Ezekiel (3)
- Ezekiel 14:14
- Ezekiel 14:20
- Ezekiel 28:3
Daniel (67)
- Daniel 1:6
- Daniel 1:7
- Daniel 1:8
- Daniel 1:9
- Daniel 1:10
- Daniel 1:11
- Daniel 1:17
- Daniel 1:19
- Daniel 1:21
- Daniel 2:13
- Daniel 2:14
- Daniel 2:15
- Daniel 2:16
- Daniel 2:17
- Daniel 2:18
- Daniel 2:19
- Daniel 2:20
- Daniel 2:24
- Daniel 2:25
- Daniel 2:26
- Daniel 2:27
- Daniel 2:46
- Daniel 2:47
- Daniel 2:48
- Daniel 2:49
- Daniel 4:8
- Daniel 4:9
- Daniel 4:18
- Daniel 4:19
- Daniel 5:12
- Daniel 5:13
- Daniel 5:17
- Daniel 5:29
- Daniel 6:2
- Daniel 6:3
- Daniel 6:4
- Daniel 6:5
- Daniel 6:10
- Daniel 6:11
- Daniel 6:13
- Daniel 6:14
- Daniel 6:16
- Daniel 6:17
- Daniel 6:20
- Daniel 6:21
- Daniel 6:23
- Daniel 6:24
- Daniel 6:26
- Daniel 6:27
- Daniel 6:28
- Daniel 7:1
- Daniel 7:2
- Daniel 7:15
- Daniel 7:28
- Daniel 8:1
- Daniel 8:15
- Daniel 8:27
- Daniel 9:2
- Daniel 9:22
- Daniel 10:1
- Daniel 10:2
- Daniel 10:7
- Daniel 10:11
- Daniel 10:12
- Daniel 12:4
- Daniel 12:5
- Daniel 12:9
Matthew (1)
- Matthew 24:15
Mark (1)
- Mark 13:14
Name variants & nicknames
- Dan — nickname
- Danny — nickname
- Daniyyel — Hebrew form
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