UK boy's name
Daneil
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daneil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daneil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Daneil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daneil ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Daneil.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daneil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Daneil mean?
The name Daneil is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." This name has a strong connection with the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet mentioned in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Daniel, the story of Daniel and the lion's den is well-known, where Daniel was thrown into a den of lions for refusing to worship the king, but was miraculously saved by God. This biblical account is believed to have taken place during the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people in the 6th century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daneil can be found in the ancient Aramaic text of the Book of Daniel, which was likely written around the 6th century BC. This text refers to the prophet Daniel and his interactions with various kings and rulers of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daneil or variations of it. One of the most famous was Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), an English writer, journalist, and novelist best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." Another prominent figure was Daniel Boone (1734-1820), an American pioneer and explorer who played a significant role in the early settlement of Kentucky.
In the realm of science, Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782) was a Swiss mathematician and physicist who made important contributions to fluid mechanics and probability theory. Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was a German physicist and inventor who developed the temperature scale that bears his name.
Another notable figure was Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), an Irish political leader and statesman who campaigned for Catholic emancipation in Ireland. He played a crucial role in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Daneil or its variations. While the name has its origins in the Hebrew language and biblical texts, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, becoming a popular choice across various societies and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daneil over time
The chart below shows babies named Daneil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daneil, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daneil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daneil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3734 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Daneil
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daneil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daneil in the UK right now?
In 2008, Daneil was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daneil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Daneil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daneil?
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Daneil in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Daneil across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.