Daphne vs Daz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #191
Total SSA Count: 1,564
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Daph, Daffie

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Aurora Sofia Jasmine Kinsley

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Daz

Boy #12,944 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,944
Total SSA Count: 7

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191

Daz Rank #12,944

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #12944 for Daz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

Daphne Rose
Daphne Elizabeth
Daphne Jane
Daphne Louise
Daphne Marie
Daphne Claire

Daz ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Daz more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Daz at #12944 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Daz mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Daz boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Daz is primarily a boy name.

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