Daphne vs Edith

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Edith Rank #528

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #528 for Edith.

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

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daphne

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If you choose Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Edith more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Edith mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin).

Are Daphne and Edith boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Edith is primarily a girl name.

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