Daphne vs Tatum

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
Tatum Rank #195

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daphne or Tatum more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Tatum mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Daphne and Tatum boy or girl names?

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

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