Daphne vs Dushan

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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Gabriela Emilia Julieta Harmony

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Dushan

Boy #13,228 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,228
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Dus, Dush, Dushy

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191

Dushan Rank #13,228

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #13228 for Dushan.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Daphne ___

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

Dushan ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Dushan more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Dushan at #13228 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Dushan mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Dushan boy or girl names?

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

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