Daniel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my judge.' It's derived from the Hebrew name Daniyel, which is composed of two elements: 'dan,' meaning 'judge,' and 'el,' signifying 'God.' The name gained prominence through its biblical figure Daniel, a prophet in the Old Testament. In various cultures, it has been adapted to include different spellings such as Danielle for females and Danilo for Hispanics. Daniel is also popular among several European countries including Spain, France, Germany, and Poland.
The name Danial experienced variable popularity throughout these years, with a peak of 8 births in 1988.