Daphne vs Rikki

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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Rikki

Girl #3,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic (from Frederica/Erica)

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,762
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rik

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191
Rikki Rank #3,762

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #3762 for Rikki.

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

Rikki ___

  • Rikki Jo
  • Rikki Lynn
  • Rikki Sue
  • Rikki Ann
  • Rikki Lee
  • Rikki Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rikki

Tori Teri Brandi Cindi Danni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Rikki more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Rikki at #3762 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Rikki mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Rikki means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic (from Frederica/Erica) origin).

Are Daphne and Rikki boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Rikki is primarily a girl name.

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