Delano vs Zelder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delano

Boy #3,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,595
Total SSA Count: 31
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Del, Lano

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Zelder

Girl #66,675 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #66,675
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Zel, Zeld, Zeldy

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Popularity Comparison

Delano Rank #3,595

Zelder Rank #66,675

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 vs #66675 for Zelder.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delano ___

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

Zelder ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delano or Zelder more popular?

Delano is more popular, ranked #3595 compared to Zelder at #66675 in the United States.

What do Delano and Zelder mean?

Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin).

Are Delano and Zelder boy or girl names?

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

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