Daphne vs Leni

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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Leni

Girl #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright, shining torch"

Origin: Greek via Germanic Helena

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,245
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Leni Rank #1,245

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #1245 for Leni.

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

Leni ___

  • Leni Rose
  • Leni Mae
  • Leni Grace
  • Leni Joy
  • Leni Claire
  • Leni Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Leni

Mia Elsa Nora Finn Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Leni more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Leni at #1245 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Leni mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Leni means "light, bright, shining torch" (Greek via Germanic Helena origin).

Are Daphne and Leni boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Leni is primarily a girl name.

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