Daphne vs Melody

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
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Melody mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Daphne and Melody boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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