Daphne vs Starling

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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Cora Madeline Emilia Jordyn

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Starling

Boy #12,994 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,994
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Sta, Star, Stary

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Popularity Comparison

Daphne Rank #191

Starling Rank #12,994

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #12994 for Starling.

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

Starling ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Starling more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Starling at #12994 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Starling mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Daphne and Starling boy or girl names?

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

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