Daniel
God is my judge (Hebrew)
Daniel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 45, with 132,756 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God is my judge (Hebrew)
Daniel comes from the Hebrew elements 'din' (to judge) and 'el' (God). In the Philippines, the name has been used since the Spanish colonial era and remains among the most enduringly popular male names across all generations.
Derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. It is a perennial classic in the Philippines introduced through Spanish Catholic Christianization and sustained heavily through American and contemporary English-language influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Dan', 'Danny', or 'Dan-dan'. Commonly used as a standalone first name or paired in modern double names like Daniel James or Mark Daniel.
Related forms
- Daniel Spanish
- Daniel French
- Daniele Italian
- Daniil Russian
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Daniel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Daniel with two Filipino surnames?
Daniel is the given name. The full name is Daniel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Daniel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Daniel is number 45, with 132,756 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.