Danillo
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Danillo
Danillo is a diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has Hebraic linguistic roots, with "din" meaning "judge" and "el" meaning "God."
Danillo is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and is also found in Italian and Spanish contexts; it carries Christian significance as Daniel is a prominent biblical figure, though the diminutive form became especially popular in modern Romance language communities.
Cross-referenced with Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Danillo is a diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has Hebraic linguistic roots, with "din" meaning "judge" and "el" meaning "God."
Danillo is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and is also found in Italian and Spanish contexts; it carries Christian significance as Daniel is a prominent biblical figure, though the diminutive form became especially popular in modern Romance language communities.
Danillo currently ranks #974 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Lusophone/Hispanic names that sit beautifully beside DanilloSimilar names you might like
Names starting with DMore names starting with D
- Dachi
- Daimon
- Daiwik
- Daisymae
- Dakari
- Dafne
- Dafina
- Daemon
- Daisey
- Dago
- Daina
- Daena
- Dajan
- Daiva
- Dacie
- Dagmar
- Dajana
- Daivik
Find middle names for Danillo →
🧬 See Danillo's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Danillo's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Danillo your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Danillo already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Danillo go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Danillo
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Daniel derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, composed of "din" (judgment) and "el" (God), meaning "God is my judge." The…"
"Daniela is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyēl, meaning "God is my judge" (from dan,…"
"Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyel, meaning "God is my judge" (from the…"
"Daniella is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge" (from the…"
"Danilo means "God is my judge" and derives from the Hebrew name Daniel, composed of "din" (judge) and "el" (God)."
"Danylo is the Ukrainian form of Daniel, derived from Hebrew "Daniyyel", meaning "God is my judge.""
"The name 'Danyal' means "God is my judge" and derives from the Hebrew name Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל)."
"Daniil means "God is my judge" and derives from the Hebrew name Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל), composed of "din" (judge) and "el"…"
"Danyil is a Ukrainian form of Daniel, derived from Hebrew "Daniyyel", meaning "God is my judge.""
"Domhnal is an Irish form of the Gaelic name Domhnall, derived from the Old Norse elements "Domnall" (composed of "dom"…"
"Danil is a Russian diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The…"
"Domhnall means "world ruler" or "ruler of the world," derived from the Old Norse elements "domnr" (judgment/rule) and "valr" (ruler),…"