Daphne vs Oliver

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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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Daphne at #191 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Oliver mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Daphne and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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