Danna vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danna

Girl #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Arbiter, judge"

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#306
Total SSA Count
1,002
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani, Annie

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Danna Rank #306
Laura Rank #358

Danna is more popular, ranked #306 vs #358 for Laura.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danna ___

  • Danna Marie
  • Danna Grace
  • Danna Rose
  • Danna Lynn
  • Danna Elizabeth

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danna

Marco Sofia Liana Carlos Lucia

If you choose Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danna or Laura more popular?

Danna is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Danna and Laura mean?

Danna means "Arbiter, judge". Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Danna and Laura boy or girl names?

Danna is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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