Damara vs Xylo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

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Xylo

Boy #2,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Greek xylon

Cultural Roots

American Modern/invented

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,534
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xy, Xyl

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Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Xylo Rank #2,534

Xylo is more popular, ranked #2534 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Xylo ___

  • Xylo James
  • Xylo River
  • Xylo Forest
  • Xylo Stone
  • Xylo Reid
  • Xylo Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Xylo

Zephyr Lyra Orion Nova Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Xylo more popular?

Xylo is more popular, ranked #2534 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Xylo mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin). Xylo means "wood, forest" (Greek xylon origin).

Are Damara and Xylo boy or girl names?

Damara is primarily a girl name. Xylo is primarily a boy name.

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