Dauna vs Delano

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Delano Rank #3,595

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

Delano ___

  • Delano James
  • Delano Francis
  • Delano Ray
  • Delano Scott
  • Delano Anthony
  • Delano Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Delano more popular?

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Delano mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin).

Are Dauna and Delano boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Delano is primarily a boy name.

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