Daphne vs Sheena

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
Sheena Rank #6,578

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #6578 for Sheena.

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

Sheena ___

  • Sheena Marie
  • Sheena Lynn
  • Sheena Grace
  • Sheena Ann
  • Sheena Rose
  • Sheena Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Sheena

Fiona Moira Callum Euan Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Sheena more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Sheena at #6578 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Sheena mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Sheena means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Daphne and Sheena boy or girl names?

Daphne is primarily a girl name. Sheena is primarily a girl name.

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