Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name 'Danel', means 'God is my judge'. Popularized by the biblical figure Daniel, who interpreted dreams and visions for Babylonian kings, this name has been widely used across cultures. It was among the top 150 names in the United States as of 2020.
"Daneil's popularity peaked between 1969 and 1978 with six births each year during this period. The name continued to be used but less frequently afterwards, with the lowest number of births occurring in 1991 at five."