Daphne vs Markey

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

Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Markey Rank #13,269

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #13269 for Markey.

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

Markey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Markey

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Markey more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Markey at #13269 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Markey mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Markey boy or girl names?

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

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