Daniel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Daniel Name at a Glance

Name	Daniel
Meaning	Attractive. A translation of the Gaelic name Domhnall.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Daniel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Daniel means “Attractive. A translation of the Gaelic name Domhnall”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Daniel Name Origin

Our database records Daniel under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Daniel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Daniel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Daniel

When considering Daniel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.