Dawn vs Diana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawn

Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

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Dawn Rank #1,850

Diana Rank #243

Diana is more popular, ranked #243 vs #1850 for Dawn.

Is Dawn or Diana more popular?

Diana is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Dawn at #1850 in the United States.

What do Dawn and Diana mean?

Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin). Diana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin).

Are Dawn and Diana boy or girl names?

Dawn is primarily a girl name. Diana is primarily a girl name.