Daphne vs Jade

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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Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Jade Rank #84

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 vs #191 for Daphne.

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

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Jade more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Jade mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin).

Are Daphne and Jade boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a girl name.

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