Danielius
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Danielius: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2014.
Danielius is a Lithuanian form of Daniel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning “God is my judge.” Its most famous bearer in Scotland is Danielius Guzauskas, a Lithuanian-Scottish footballer who played for clubs like Heart of Midlothian and Dunfermline Athletic in the early 2000s. The name shares its root with the biblical prophet Daniel, who was thrown into a lion’s den, and this story has made the name a symbol of faith and resilience across Christian cultures. While no Scottish places connect directly, the town of Denny in Falkirk may share the same ancient root as Daniel, meaning “judge.” Danielius offers a distinctive twist on a classic, with the melodic Lithuanian suffix “-ius” giving it a gentle, lyrical feel.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20144 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y