Daphne vs Paten

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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Camille Lucy Avery Antonella

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Paten

Boy #13,042 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,042
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Pat, Pay, Paie

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191

Paten Rank #13,042

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #13042 for Paten.

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

Paten ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Paten more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Paten at #13042 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Paten mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Paten boy or girl names?

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

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