Dauna vs Wilber

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

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,254
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Billie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Wilber Rank #4,254

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 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

Wilber ___

  • Wilber James
  • Wilber Thomas
  • Wilber Henry
  • Wilber Lee
  • Wilber Eugene
  • Wilber Franklin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Wilber

Ethel Mabel Clarence Bessie Orville

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Wilber more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Wilber mean?

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

Are Dauna and Wilber boy or girl names?

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

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