Danilo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Popularity: Ranked #1316 in 2025 with 147 babies born.
History: Danilo surged in the 2000s-2010s as an Italian/Portuguese form of Daniel. The name is popular among Brazilian and Filipino American communities.
Similar names: daniil, danil, danila, danilah, danial, daniel, daniela, daniella
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Danilo? About 1 in 22,643 babies born in 2025 were named Danilo, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Danilo
What does the name Danilo mean?
Danilo means “God is my judge” from Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) roots.
What is the origin of the name Danilo?
Danilo has Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my judge”.
How popular is Danilo?
Danilo ranked #1315 in 2025 — given to 147 babies that year.
When was Danilo most popular?
Danilo peaked in 2022 with 209 babies registered that year.
Is Danilo a boy or girl name?
Danilo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Danilos in registered births are male.
Is the name Danilo rising or falling in popularity?
Danilo has fallen 134 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1181 in 2020 to #1315 in 2025.
How long has Danilo been recorded?
Danilo appears in birth records across 77 years — from 1946 through 2025.