Daphne vs Jessee

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

✓ All Clear

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Jessee

Boy #13,236 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,236
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Jes, Jess, Jessy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191

Jessee Rank #13,236

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #13236 for Jessee.

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

Jessee ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Jessee more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Jessee at #13236 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Jessee mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Jessee boy or girl names?

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

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