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Binu vs Daphne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binu

Boy #12,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodic South Indian given name"

Origin: Malayalam

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayalam South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,378
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Daphne

Boy #13,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek daphne

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,085
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Binu Rank #12,378
Daphne Rank #13,085

Binu is more popular, ranked #12378 vs #13085 for Daphne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binu or Daphne more popular?

Binu is more popular, ranked #12378 compared to Daphne at #13085 in the United States.

What do Binu and Daphne mean?

Binu means "melodic South Indian given name" (Malayalam origin). Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek daphne origin).

Are Binu and Daphne boy or girl names?

Binu is primarily a boy name. Daphne is primarily a boy name.

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