Daniel (name) facts for kids

Daniel is a popular name for boys. It comes from the Hebrew language and means "God is my judge."

Many people use shorter versions or nicknames for "Daniel," like Dan or Danny. For girls, similar names include Danielle and Daniela. Sometimes, "Daniel" is also used as a last name, and you might see it as Daniels, which means "son of Daniel."

What Does the Name Daniel Mean?

The name Daniel has a long history. It is often linked to the Old Testament prophet Daniel from the book of Daniel in the Bible.

Famous People Named Daniel

Many well-known people have the first name Daniel or a similar version like Dan or Danny. Here are a few examples:

• Dan Aykroyd, a Canadian-American actor known for comedy films.
• Dan Beard, who helped start the Boy Scouts of America.
• Dan Brown, an American author who writes popular mystery novels.
• Dan Castellaneta, an American actor famous for being the voice of Homer Simpson.
• Dan Jansen, an American speed skater who won an Olympic gold medal.
• DanTDM, a popular British YouTuber.
• Dan Marino, a famous American football player.
• Dani Alves, a Brazilian international football player.
• Daniel Barenboim, a talented pianist and conductor.
• Daniel Boone, an American pioneer and explorer from history.
• Daniel Craig, an English actor, well-known for playing James Bond.
• Daniel Day-Lewis, another famous English actor.
• Daniel Defoe, an English writer who wrote Robinson Crusoe.
• Daniel Radcliffe, a British actor best known for playing Harry Potter in the films.
• Daniel Sedin, a Swedish ice hockey player.
• Daniel Tosh, an American stand-up comedian and TV presenter.
• Danny DeVito, a well-known American actor.
• Danny Elfman, an American musician and composer, famous for movie scores.
• Danny Glover, an American actor.
• Danny Kaye, an American actor, singer, and comedian.
• Danny Way, an American professional skateboarder.
• Danny Wood, a singer from the band New Kids on the Block.

People with Daniel as a Last Name

The name Daniel is also a last name for many people. Here are some examples:

• Arnaut Daniel, a French poet from the 13th century.
• Beth Daniel, a professional golfer.
• Brittany Daniel, an American actress.
• Jack Daniel, who started the famous Jack Daniel's whiskey company.
• Jeffrey Daniel, an American dancer and singer.
• Paul Daniel, an English conductor.
• Price Daniel, a United States Senator from Texas.
• Samuel Daniel, an English poet and historian.
• Tony Daniel, an American comic book artist.
• Wayne Daniel, a cricket player.

See also

In Spanish: Daniel para niños