Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge — faith, wisdom, and integrity
Origin: Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #9
Total births: 29,757
History: Daniel has thrived in Ireland, most famously through Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator,' who won Catholic Emancipation in 1829 and held monster meetings at Tara. O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, bears his name. The Irish form Dónall connects it to ancient Gaelic chieftains. Singer Daniel O'Donnell from Donegal became a national treasure, while the name consistently ranks among the top choices in maternity wards from the Rotunda to CUMH in Cork.
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| Current rank (2025) | #13 |
| Babies named Daniel in 2025 | 225 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 29,757 |
| Peak year | 2009 (842 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 9 spots |
Frequently asked about Daniel
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel means “God is my judge — faith, wisdom, and integrity” from Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) roots.
What is the origin of the name Daniel?
Daniel has Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my judge — faith, wisdom, and integrity”.
How popular is Daniel in Ireland?
Daniel ranked #13 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 225 babies that year.
When was Daniel most popular?
Daniel peaked in 2009 with 842 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
Daniel is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Daniels in registered births are male.
How long has Daniel been recorded in Ireland?
Daniel appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.