Danny
DAN-ee
Average rank #539 across 5 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
Diminutive of Daniel, meaning "From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of the king, rising to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams. The book also presents Daniel's four visions of the end of the world."
Popularity
How popular is Danny?
🏴 England & Wales
#514
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#333
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#76
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#628
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#1,144
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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