Boy Name
Danilo
Danilo is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Danilo is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Danilo often also consider Daniele.
Danilo meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Danilo has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Danilo as D·A·N·I·L·O, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Danilo is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Danilo variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daniloa, Daniloe, Daniloy, Danil.
- Nicknames: Dan and D.
- Middle names: Pair Danilo with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Danilo middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Daniele, Daniel, Danial, Danell, Donley — full picks on the sibling names for Danilo guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Danilo? Browse our names like Danilo guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Danilo
What does the name Danilo mean?
Danilo has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Danilo?
The exact origin of Danilo is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Danilo?
Danilo has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Danilo a boy's or girl's name?
Danilo is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Danilo in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Danilo sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Danilo?
Names that share Danilo's sound and style include Daniele, Daniel, Danial, Danell, Donley.
What middle names pair well with Danilo?
Good middle-name fits for Danilo pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Danilo is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Danilo is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Danilo?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Danilo share its rhythm without rhyming — Daniele, Daniel, Danial all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.