Names that start with D
1,384 different D-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Daniel led them with 8,093 newborns. Compare all 6,947 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- DanielFrom Hebrew Daniyyel, conventionally translated "God is my judge," the name of the prophet of the lions' denHebrew8,093
- DavidFrom Hebrew Dawid, generally understood to mean "beloved" or "darlingHebrew6,801
- DylanA Welsh mythological name of debated derivation, traditionally connected to the Welsh llanw, "tide" or "flow," and glossed "son of the seaWelsh6,546
- DelilahA Hebrew name of debated meaning, most often connected to a root meaning "to languish" or "delicate"Hebrew4,137
- DominicFrom Late Latin Dominicus, "of the Lord," a name traditionally given to boys born on Sunday, the Lord's dayLatin3,282
- DamianOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek "damazein" meaning "to tame" or from the goddess DamiaGreek3,213
- DaisyDaisy is an English name derived from the flower, symbolizing innocence and purityEnglish3,206
- DeanOne who holds the position of dean, or from the valleyEnglish2,882
- Declanman of prayer, or full of goodnessIrish2,587
- Dawsonson of DavidEnglish2,568
- DiegoOriginally a shortened form of Santiago, ultimately from the Latin Sanctus Iacobus meaning 'Saint James'Spanish2,356
- DakotaFrom the Dakota people, meaning 'friend' or 'ally' in the Sioux languageNative American2,109
- DallasPossibly derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'from the meadow house' or 'from the water meadow'Scottish1,888
- Daphnelaurel, bay treeGreek1,740
- DahliaNamed after the flower, which was named in honor of Swedish botanist Anders DahlEnglish1,420
- Delaneydescendant of the dark challengerIrish1,295
- Dianadivine, heavenlyLatin1,277
- Derekpossibly 'the people's ruler' or 'gifted ruler'English1,191
- DanteEnduring or steadfast, possibly from the Latin 'durans'Italian1,104
- DarielPossibly a blend of Darius and Daniel, or a variant of DarrielModern coinage1,048
- DanielaGod is my judgeSpanish1,009
- DrewManly, courageousEnglish940
- DamienTo tame, subdueFrench935
- DenverFrom the English surname, likely derived from Old English Dena fær, meaning 'passage of the Danes' or possibly from a place name in NorfolkEnglish904
- DesmondMan of the world, or from the fortified placeIrish839
- DaxtonOf uncertain originModern coinage834
- DemiHalf, small, or from the Greek for 'half'Greek811
- DannaLikely a feminine form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'English787
- DreamA word name evoking the visions and aspirations experienced during sleepModern coinage780
- DorothyGift of GodGreek743
- DaltonSettlement in the valley, or possibly from the Old English elements dæl (valley) and tūn (enclosure, settlement)English705
- DaniellaGod is my judgeHebrew657
- DevinOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'poet' or 'fawn' from IrishIrish634
- DonovanDark warrior or little brown oneIrish609
- DamonConstant, loyal, one who tamesGreek604
- DorianOf the Dorian tribe or from the Greek region of DorisGreek564
- DaleyzaOf uncertain originModern coinage562
- DanielleGod is my judgeHebrew550
- DellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a pet form of Delia or Adela, or a short form of names beginning with Del-English533
- DeaconA deacon is a member of the clergy in Christian churches, ranking below a priestEnglish529
- DannyDanny is a diminutive of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in HebrewHebrew462
- DestinyOne's predetermined course in lifeEnglish458
- DominickBelonging to the Lord, or of the LordLatin448
- Davisson of DavidEnglish434
- DereckAn English variant spelling of Derek, typically understood to mean 'ruler of the people' or 'people's rulerEnglish396
- DonaldRuler of the world or world-mighty, from Gaelic DomhnallScottish395
- Dexterdyer or right-handedLatin393
- DaxOf uncertain originModern coinage393
- DayanaOf debated origin, possibly a blending of Diana (Latin for "divine" or "heavenly") with the stylish suffix -ana, or a variant spelling of DianaModern coinage392
- DukeFrom the noble title, ultimately derived from Latin 'dux' meaning 'leader'English390
- DaniUncertainEnglish389
- Dennisfollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityGreek381
- DenimOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage inspired by the fabric nameModern coinage372
- DustinOf uncertain originEnglish365
- DavinaBeloved or friend, feminine form of DavidHebrew363
- DulceMeans 'sweet' in Spanish and Portuguese, often used as a term of endearmentSpanish352
- Darcyfrom the French village ArcyFrench341
- DaliaDepending on origin, it may mean 'branch' or 'bough' in Arabic, or 'goddess' or 'gentle' in LithuanianArabic340
- DarioPossessor of goodness, or one who upholds the goodItalian339
- DuttonOf uncertain originEnglish327
- DariusPossessor of goodness, he who holds firm the goodPersian322
- DiorOf uncertain originFrench315
- DeborahDerived from the Hebrew name Devorah, meaning 'bee'Hebrew313
- DilanOf uncertain originModern coinage309
- DouglasOf Scottish origin, meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream', from the Gaelic elements dubh 'dark' and glais 'water, stream'Scottish308
- DaneFrom the surname or place name Dane, meaning 'from Denmark'English301
- DakariSuggested to mean 'joyful' or 'happy' in Swahili, though the derivation is not certainAfrican301
- DrakeDragon or male duckEnglish299
- DillonDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful', possibly from the Old Irish word 'díleas'Irish294
- Derrickgifted rulerEnglish288
- DarlaPossibly a feminine form of Daryl, or a diminutive of Darlene, both of uncertain originEnglish275
- DarianPossibly a variant of Darius, meaning 'he who holds firm the good', or a combination of Darren and IanModern coinage272
- DanaOf uncertain originEnglish269
- DamariOf uncertain originModern coinage262
- DevonPossibly from the English county name Devon, or a variant of DevinEnglish260
- DaraOf debated originIrish255
- DarwinDear friendEnglish241
- DafneOf uncertain origin, possibly from Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel'Greek237
- DamirOf debated originSlavic233
- DominikBelonging to the Lord, or of the LordLatin232
- DuaPrayer, invocation, or supplication in IslamArabic231
- DaniaGod is my judge, or perhaps from the Latin for 'from Denmark'Hebrew229
- DevynDerived from an Irish surname, meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'Irish217
- DaytonFrom the town name Dayton, likely meaning 'Dæi's settlement'English212
- DashOf uncertain originModern coinage207
- DarianaPossibly a combination of Daria and Ana, or a feminine form of Darian, meaning 'upholder of the good'Modern coinage201
- DalaryA modern invented name, likely a blend of Darla or Della and the popular -ary suffix (as in Hillary or Mallory)Modern coinage199
- DalilahOf uncertain originHebrew197
- Dimitrifollower of DemeterGreek195
- DhruvPole star, steadfast, firmSanskrit195
- Duncanpossibly 'brown head' or 'brown warrior' from Scottish Gaelic 'donn' meaning 'brown' and 'ceann' meaning 'head'Scottish190
- DarrenUncertainIrish187
- DangeloCombination of the prefix 'Dan' and 'Angelo', likely intended as a distinctive modern coinageModern coinage182
- DenzelFrom a Cornish surname meaning 'fortress' or possibly 'high hill'English177
- DeandreManly, braveModern coinage175
- DominiqueOf the Lord, belonging to GodFrench172
- DivineOf or relating to God or a godEnglish172
- DinaPerhaps derived from Hebrew meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated,' but also considered a short form of names like Bernadina or a variant of DinahHebrew168
- DovidBeloved, or a Yiddish variant of DavidHebrew167
- DravenOf uncertain originModern coinage166
- DemetriusOf uncertain meaningGreek164
- DevorahBee, or figuratively eloquent speaker (the meaning is traditional but uncertain)Hebrew163
- DionShort form of Dionysius, meaning 'follower of Dionysos' in Greek mythologyGreek161
- DottieA pet form of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'English158
- DelaineyA modern invented name, likely a stylized variant of Delaney, from the Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the challenger' or 'dark challenger'Modern coinage157
- DelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage153
- DesireeDesired, longed forFrench151
- DamarisThe meaning is uncertainGreek150
- DaniloGod is my judgeItalian147
- DoveA dove, the bird symbolizing peaceEnglish144
- DavionPossibly a modern invented name, sometimes associated with the name DavidModern coinage139
- DalilaLanguishing, delicateHebrew139
- DavianOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements like Dave or David with the fashionable -ian suffixModern coinage137
- DeliaOf Delos, or from the Greek island of DelosGreek135
- DaleOne who lives in a valleyEnglish134
- DeonOf uncertain originModern coinage133
- Demariof uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of De- prefix with Mari or a variant of DemarionModern coinage133
- DiamondA precious stoneModern coinage131
- DaviBeloved, from the Hebrew name DavidHebrew131
- DixieDerived from the slang term for the southern United States, originally referring to the Mason-Dixon lineEnglish130
- Danicafrom the Slavic word for the morning star, VenusSlavic127
- DevOf uncertain originSanskrit126
- Darienof uncertain originModern coinage125
- Daylenof uncertain originModern coinage124
- DeckerOne who thatches roofs, from the Middle English word for a thatcherEnglish124
- Denisefollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityFrench123
- DaylinOf uncertain originModern coinage123
- DovBear (the animal)Hebrew123
- DerickOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Derek, which itself is derived from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the peopleEnglish120
- DelanieOf uncertain originModern coinage120
- DiyaLight, lamp, or glowSanskrit119
- DaenerysOf uncertain originLiterary115
- DarylPossibly a variant of Darrell, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'English113
- DorotheaGift of GodGreek113
- DollyDiminutive of Dorothy, itself from Greek Dorothea, meaning "gift of GodEnglish113
- DestinOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- DailanyOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- DayannaCombination of the names Day and Anna, or a variant of DeannaModern coinage111
- DwayneOriginally a variant of Duane, meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy' from the Irish surname Ó DubháinIrish109
- DenaliFrom the name of the highest mountain peak in North America, derived from the Koyukon Athabaskan word meaning 'the high one'Native American109
- DarleneLittle darling, from an English word meaning 'dearly loved'English108
- DariaPossessor of goodnessPersian107
- DelijahA modern invented name, likely a blend of names such as Delano or Delaney with ElijahModern coinage107
- DenymA modern invented name, likely a variant of Denim or a creative respelling of DenhamModern coinage105
- DenisseFollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityFrench104
- DrueOf uncertain originEnglish104
- DhritiFirm resolve, steadfastness, or patienceSanskrit104
- DalaniOf uncertain originModern coinage104
- DelayzaOf uncertain originModern coinage104
- DaemonOf uncertain meaningEnglish102
- Denisfollower of DionysosFrench101
- DaelynOf uncertain originModern coinage101
- DeshawnGod is graciousModern coinage100
- Drushort form of Andrew or Drusilla, or a variant of DrewEnglish100
- DeangeloCombination of the prefix De- and the name Angelo, meaning 'angel'Modern coinage99
- DonnaLady or woman, from the Italian word donnaItalian98
- DarrellDear one, beloved, or possibly from the Old English 'dearn' meaning 'hidden'English97
- DesireDesire, longing, or wishEnglish95
- DracoOf uncertain originLatin94
- DaylaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Dayana or DalaniModern coinage94
- DeionThe name Deion is of uncertain meaning, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage93
- DrayceOf uncertain originModern coinage92
- Devoralikely derived from a Hebrew root meaning 'bee'Hebrew91
- DonA short form of Donald, derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'ruler of the world' or 'world mighty'Scottish89
- DonnieDiminutive of Donald, meaning 'ruler of the world'Scottish89
- DanGod is my judgeHebrew88
- DashaA short form or diminutive of the Russian name Darya, derived from the Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessor of goodness' or 'kingly'Slavic88
- DevanshPart of the divineSanskrit88
- DarellOf uncertain originEnglish87
- DemirIron, a reference to strength and durabilityArabic87
- DawnIt means "dawn" or "daybreak," directly from the English wordEnglish85
- Deannaperhaps a blend of Dee and Anna, or a feminine form of Dean, meaning 'valley'English85
- Dempseyproud descendantIrish85
- DevonteOf uncertain originModern coinage83
- DakodaA modern respelling of Dakota, a place name from the Dakota people meaning 'ally' or 'friend'Modern coinage83
- DamaniProbably derived from Swahili, possibly meaning 'future' or 'tomorrow', though this is debatedAfrican83
- DarbyFrom the deer estate or park where deer are keptIrish81
- DailynOf uncertain originModern coinage81
- DeboraHebrew name Debora (or Deborah) means 'bee'Hebrew78
- DeltaThe fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, often used to signify change or a river mouthGreek78
- DonteOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- DavonProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Devan or Devon, or a blend of David and DevonModern coinage77
- DavieDiminutive of David, meaning 'beloved'Scottish76
- DeenOf uncertain originArabic76
- DoraA gift (from Greek 'doron' meaning gift)Greek75
- Domingoborn on the Lord's day, iSpanish74
- DanaeThe name Danae is of uncertain meaningGreek74
- DeeganOf uncertain originIrish74
- DamoniOf uncertain originModern coinage74
- DaelPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a variant of Dale or a blend of names like Daniel and DaleModern coinage74
- DezmondOf debated originIrish72
- DayamiOf uncertain originModern coinage71
- Darrylpossibly a variant of Darrell, from the Norman French d'Airelle, meaning 'from Airelle', a place in Calvados, France, or 'dear one', from Old English deorlingEnglish69
- DanikaMorning starSlavic69
- DenizThe sea or oceanPersian69
- DoloresSorrowsSpanish68
- DiannaDivineLatin68
- DianeFeminine form of the Roman divine name Diana, probably derived from an Indo-European root meaning 'heavenly, divine'Latin66
- DemarcusCombination of the prefix De- with the name Marcus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'Modern coinage66
- DelylahDelilah is traditionally a Hebrew name meaning 'delicate' or 'weakened,' but the meaning of Delylah, a modern spelling variant, follows the same uncertain derivationModern coinage66