Daniel Desmarais

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Daniel Desmarais — God is my judge
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Daniel Desmarais is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Daniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den. The surname Desmarais: André Desmarais (born 1956), Canadian businessman Charles Desmarais, president of the San Francisco Art Institute France Chrétien Desmarais, Canadian lawyer and businesswoman, daughter of Jean Chrétien and wife of André Desmarais François-Séraphin Régnier-Desmarais (1632–1713), French ecclesiastic, grammarian, diplomat and poet Hélène Desmarais (born 1955), Canadian businesswoman, spouse of Paul Desmarais Jr. Daniel is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Daniel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Daniel

Meaning: God is my judge

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den.

Surname: Desmarais

French

André Desmarais (born 1956), Canadian businessman Charles Desmarais, president of the San Francisco Art Institute France Chrétien Desmarais, Canadian lawyer and businesswoman, daughter of Jean Chrétien and wife of André Desmarais François-Séraphin Régnier-Desmarais (1632–1713), French ecclesiastic, grammarian, diplomat and poet Hélène Desmarais (born 1955), Canadian businesswoman, spouse of Paul Desmarais Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Daniel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Daniel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Daniel Desmarais

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Daniel Desmarais:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Daniel?
The first name Daniel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den.
When was Daniel most popular?
The name Daniel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Desmarais?
The surname Desmarais originates from French. André Desmarais (born 1956), Canadian businessman Charles Desmarais, president of the San Francisco Art Institute France Chrétien Desmarais, Canadian lawyer and businesswoman, daughter of Jean Chrétien and wife of André Desmarais François-Séraphin Régnier-Desmarais (1632–1713), French ecclesiastic, grammarian, diplomat and poet Hélène Desmarais (born 1955), Canadian businesswoman, spouse of Paul Desmarais Jr.
What are the origins of the name Daniel Desmarais?
The name Daniel Desmarais combines two different traditions: the first name Daniel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Desmarais originates from French.
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