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Danylo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Danylo

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The baby name Danylo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Danylo ?

The baby name Danylo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh).

Danylo is in Origin.

Danylo is the Ukrainian form of Daniel (Ukrainian Данило), from Hebrew Daniyyel, combining din/dan “to judge” and El “God,” hence “God is my judge.” In Ukrainian it is pronounced approximately dah-NEE-lo, with stress on the middle syllable. The name entered the Slavic world through Christian scripture and liturgy, retaining strong associations with wisdom, steadfastness, and divine justice drawn from the biblical prophet Daniel.

Documented across Kyivan Rus’, it became prominent through Danylo Romanovych (Daniel of Galicia), the 13th‑century ruler crowned King of Ruthenia and founder of Lviv, which cemented its prestige in Ukrainian history. Common variants include Daniel (international/English), Daniil and Danil (Russian), Danilo (South Slavic, also Italian/Portuguese/Spanish), and Daniele (Italian). Ukrainian diminutives and pet forms include Danylko, Danyk, and Dan; Russian-friendly Danya also appears in mixed contexts. The name remains widely used in Ukraine and the diaspora, balancing traditional heritage with an accessible, global profile.

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Danylo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2023 #1 807
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
Canada Boys 2024 #299 8 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PT Boys 0 #374 8 7,951
France Boys 2020 #389 3 2,846
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
BR Boys 0 #623 130 12,213
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #858 21 14,506
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #878 15 7,044
CO Boys 0 #900 21 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #921 10 5,610
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,421 51 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Danylo is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Switzerland
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Danylo

Danylo is predominantly a boy's name.
Danylo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Ukrainian: /dɐˈnɪlo/ (da-NY-lo); English approximation: /ˈdænɪloʊ/ (DA-ni-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Danilo, Daniil, Danyl, Daniel, Danek and Danya.
Across languages, Danylo has these equivalents: Daniel (English), Daniil (Russian), Danilo (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese, South Slavic), Dániel (Hungarian), Daniele (Italian), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Danylo ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Danylo ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Danylo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #329 in 2017 to #299 in 2024 in Canada.