Dauna vs Meris

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Meris Rank #66,560

Meris is more popular, ranked #66560 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

Meris ___

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 Meris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Meris more popular?

Meris is more popular, ranked #66560 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Meris mean?

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

Are Dauna and Meris boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Meris is primarily a girl name.

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