Daphne vs Nehemyah

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
Nehemyah Rank #13,045

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #13045 for Nehemyah.

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

Nehemyah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Nehemyah more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Nehemyah at #13045 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Nehemyah mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Nehemyah boy or girl names?

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

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