Daphne vs Diane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Boy #13,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek daphne

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Boy #12,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, heavenly one"

Origin: Latin

French American English Italian

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Daphne Rank #13,085

Diane Rank #12,803

Diane is more popular, ranked #12803 vs #13085 for Daphne.

Is Daphne or Diane more popular?

Diane is more popular, ranked #12803 compared to Daphne at #13085 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Diane mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek daphne origin). Diane means "divine, heavenly one" (Latin origin).

Are Daphne and Diane boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a boy name. Diane is primarily a boy name.