Dauna vs Derry

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
Derry Rank #20,150

Derry is more popular, ranked #20150 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

Derry ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Derry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Derry more popular?

Derry is more popular, ranked #20150 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Derry mean?

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

Are Dauna and Derry boy or girl names?

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

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