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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- DivinityGodlike nature or divine qualityEnglish66
- DaveyDiminutive of David, meaning 'beloved'English65
- DesiraeDesired, longed forEnglish64
- DamarionModern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix Da- and the name Marion, or an elaborated form of Damien/DamarModern coinage64
- DeariProbably a modern coinage, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Deary or a respelling of DierieModern coinage64
- DamionLikely a variant of Damian, derived from the Greek name Damianos meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'Greek62
- DakotahDerived from the Dakota Sioux tribal name, meaning 'ally' or 'friend'Native American62
- Dashiellof uncertain originEnglish61
- DomenicBelonging to the Lord, or of the Lord (Latin 'Dominicus')Italian60
- DaxonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage60
- DhruvaPole star, steadfastSanskrit60
- DieselDiesel, a fuel derived from petroleum, used as a given nameModern coinage59
- DawsynModern invented name, likely a variant of Dawson or a feminine form of Daw (a nickname for David)Modern coinage59
- DelanyDescendant of the slanchadh, or dark challengerIrish59
- DorisDorian woman, or gift of the oceanGreek58
- DaylonOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- DaylaA modern name of uncertain meaning, likely a variant of Kayla or a feminine form of Dale, or perhaps a spelling variant of Dayana/DianaModern coinage58
- DevanteOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- DeonteOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- DesiOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- DeklanVariant of Declan, traditionally associated with the Irish saint Declan of Ardmore, meaning 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'Irish57
- DarnellOf uncertain originEnglish56
- DonavanOf uncertain originIrish56
- DomenicoOf the Lord, belonging to the LordItalian56
- DaxtynOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- DaveBeloved or friendHebrew55
- DewayneCombination of the prefix De- and the name Wayne, itself meaning 'wagon maker' or 'wagon driver'English55
- DutchThe Dutch, the people of the Netherlands, or historically the German peopleEnglish55
- DynverOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- DestineeDestiny, fate, the predetermined course of eventsEnglish54
- DejaDerived from the French phrase "déjà vu," meaning "already seen," used as a given nameModern coinage54
- DemianOf uncertain meaningLiterary54
- DailaOf uncertain originEnglish54
- DevanOf debated originIrish53
- DanniDiminutive of Danielle, meaning 'God is my judge'English53
- DashawnOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- DandreOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining the popular prefix 'De-' with 'Andre'Modern coinage52
- DarelPossibly a variant of Darrell, which is of uncertain origin, perhaps meaning 'dear one' or from a place nameEnglish52
- DaliahGentleHebrew52
- DreuxOf uncertain originEnglish52
- DuaneLittle dark one or swarthy, though the exact interpretation is debatedIrish51
- DaylanOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- DerianOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Derian or a surname turned given nameModern coinage51
- DeviGoddess or divine, derived from the Sanskrit word for 'shining' or 'heavenly'Sanskrit51
- DayaCompassionSanskrit51
- DraytonSettlement at the portage or drag-wayEnglish50
- DayvonPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a variant of Davon or Devin, with no well-attested meaningModern coinage50
- DebanhiThe name Debanhi is of modern invention, with no established meaningModern coinage49
- DarielaOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- DharaOf uncertain origin, but often associated with the Sanskrit word for 'earth' or 'support'Sanskrit49
- DavinBeloved friend or variant of DavidEnglish48
- Demetriderived from the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning 'earth mother' or 'barley mother'Greek48
- Delinaof uncertain originEnglish48
- DariannaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Daria and Arianna or AnnaModern coinage48
- DarlingBeloved or dear oneEnglish47
- DwightOf uncertain originEnglish46
- DayronOf debated originModern coinage46
- Dinoshort form of names ending in -dino, often associated with the Italian word for 'little sword' or as a diminutiveItalian45
- DelilaDelicateHebrew45
- DariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- DeuceDerived from the English word for the number two in cards or dice, or from the nickname for the second-born sonModern coinage45
- DemarionOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- DraydenA modern invented name, possibly derived from elements like the surname Drayton or the trendy -den suffixModern coinage44
- DarlinBeloved, darlingEnglish44
- DomaniOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- DevenOf uncertain originEnglish43
- DarcieDark one, or from the fortressIrish43
- DaryaOf uncertain originPersian43
- DelphineOf or from Delphi, an ancient Greek cityGreek42
- DivinaDivineSpanish42
- DalettOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- DakhariOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- DiyanOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- DustyFrom the English word dusty, but historically a nickname for persons named Dustin or surnames such as DunstanEnglish41
- DontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- DivitOf uncertain originLiterary41
- DarionUncertainModern coinage40
- DareyPossibly a variant of Darrin or Darren, derived from the English surname meaning 'from Airey' or 'dark'Modern coinage40
- DeziShort form of names beginning with Des-Modern coinage40
- DineroMoney or wealth, from the Spanish word for moneySpanish40
- DivishaOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- DamiriOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- DavyDiminutive of David, meaning 'beloved'English39
- DaliyahOf uncertain originArabic39
- DezireA modern invented name, likely derived from the English word 'desire'Modern coinage39
- Declynof uncertain originModern coinage39
- DannieOf uncertain originEnglish38
- DixonSon of Dick (a medieval nickname for Richard)English38
- DeysiOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- DawudBeloved, friend (Arabic form of David)Arabic38
- DayaniOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- DreydenVariant of Brayden, derived from Irish 'bradán' meaning 'salmon'Modern coinage38
- DarenPossibly a variant of Darren, meaning 'great' from English or an Irish place nameEnglish37
- DaquanMeaning unknownModern coinage37
- DillanPossibly a variant of Dillon, from the Welsh surname meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful'Welsh37
- DayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- Dekariof uncertain originModern coinage37
- DunyaOf uncertain originArabic37
- DakaiOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- Demiriof uncertain originModern coinage37
- DorcasA gazelle, a swift and graceful animalGreek36
- DavonteOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- DeontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- DaniyahClose, near, or intimate, often understood as 'drawn near' or 'close to God' in the Islamic contextArabic36
- Danyof uncertain originEnglish36
- DarshOne who sees, a seer, or sightSanskrit36
- DailaniOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- DehlaniOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name based on similar-sounding namesModern coinage36
- DayanaraOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- DallinOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- DeisyDiminutive of Daisy, meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the daisy flowerEnglish35
- DayraProbably a modern coinage, perhaps a variant of Deira or a creative spelling based on the sound of names like Kayla or LaylaModern coinage35
- DemaniOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- DakshOne who is able, competent, or skilledSanskrit35
- DelaraHaving a heart adorned with beauty (from Persian elements del 'heart' and ara 'adorn, decorate')Persian35
- DeylaniOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage35
- DarrinGreat, grand (from a transferred use of an English surname derived from a Norman personal name)English34
- DinahGod has judgedHebrew34
- DeasiaModern invented name, likely combining the prefix De- with the sound of Asia or AishaModern coinage34
- DiaOne possible meaning is 'goddess' or 'divine' in Sanskrit, but the name also appears as a short form of names like Diana or DiandraSanskrit34
- DrayaOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- DaronPossibly a variant of Darren, itself of uncertain originModern coinage33
- DeshaunOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- DanyaOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- DimitriosDimitrios is a Greek form of Demetrios, meaning 'follower of Demeter' (the Greek goddess of agriculture)Greek33
- DmitriOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning 'follower of Demeter' or 'earth mother'Slavic33
- DemitriA short form of Demetrius, which means 'follower of Demeter' (the Greek goddess of agriculture)Greek33
- DaysiOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Daisy, from the flower nameEnglish33
- DayanjudgeHebrew33
- DefneLaurel, bay treeModern coinage33
- DavariOf uncertain originPersian33
- DentonFrom a surname meaning 'town in a valley' or 'Dunn's settlement'English32
- DomingaOf the Lord, belonging to the LordSpanish32
- DevontaeLikely a modern coinage combining the prefix De- with the name Montae or a variant of Dante, meaning 'enduring' or 'lastingModern coinage32
- Darlynof uncertain originModern coinage32
- DairaOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- DevanyOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- DarahOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- Darrowof uncertain origin, possibly derived from a surname or place nameEnglish32
- DomLord or master, from the Latin title DominusEnglish32
- Dashelly32
- DebraA variant of Deborah, meaning 'bee' in HebrewHebrew31
- DarinOf uncertain originEnglish31
- DanylaFeminine variant of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judgeEnglish31
- DilaraBeloved, heart's delight, or sweetheartPersian31
- DalianaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage31
- Denaof uncertain originEnglish30
- DoviePossibly a diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God,' or a variant of Dove, referring to the bird symbolizing peaceEnglish30
- DemarioA modern coinage combining the prefix De- with the name MarioModern coinage30
- Devineof uncertain originEnglish30
- DakaraiOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- DuaaPrayer or supplication (in Islam)Arabic30
- DraysonSon of Draper or one who works with clothEnglish30
- DextonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending the surname Dexter or the name prefix Dex with the fashionable suffix -tonModern coinage30
- DacariOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- DalethUncertainModern coinage30
- DietrichRuler of the people, from the Old High German elements 'diot' (people) and 'rihhi' (ruler)German29
- DallisOf uncertain originEnglish29
- DevinaOf uncertain originEnglish29
- DaisieIt is a variant spelling of Daisy, the name of the flower, which itself derives from the Old English 'dægesege' meaning 'day's eye'English29
- Diangeloof uncertain originModern coinage29
- Dearraof uncertain originModern coinage29
- Deweybeloved, friendWelsh28
- DonnyDiminutive of Donald, meaning 'ruler of the world'Scottish28
- DarciOf uncertain origin or meaningEnglish28
- DejuanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the prefix De- with the name JuanModern coinage28
- DarvinDerived from the Old English name Deorwine, meaning 'dear friend'English28
- DavenPossibly a variant of Devin or Davin, meaning 'beloved' or 'little deer'English28
- DasaniDasani is a modern invented name, likely inspired by the Dasani brand of bottled waterModern coinage28
- DeklynVariant of Declan, possibly meaning 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'English28
- DuvidBeloved, from the Hebrew name DavidHebrew28
- DallyOf uncertain originEnglish28
- DavinciFrom the surname of Leonardo da Vinci, meaning 'from Vinci' (a town in Tuscany)Modern coinage28
- Dioraunknown, likely a modern inventionModern coinage28
- DarriusOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- DerikShort form of Derek, itself a variant of Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'English27
- DarekPossibly a variant of Derek, meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'gifted ruler', of German originGerman27
- DocFormerly an occupational nickname for a doctor, or a short form of names beginning with Doc-English27
- DamiyahThe meaning of Damiyah is uncertainModern coinage27
- DerinOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- DavidsonSon of DavidEnglish27
- DiaraDerived from the Arabic word 'diyār' meaning 'homeland' or 'dwelling' (plural of 'dār')Arabic27
- DmariModern invented name, likely a blend of the De- prefix (as in DeAndre) with Mari (from Mario, Maria, or similar)Modern coinage27
- DalylahThe name Dalylah is a variant spelling of Delilah, a name of uncertain meaningHebrew27
- DanelyOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- DiagoOf uncertain originSpanish27
- DreyaOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- DhanviWealthySanskrit27
- DariannyOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- DonnellThe origin and meaning of Donnell are uncertainIrish26
- DeenaVariant of Dinah, meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated' in HebrewHebrew26
- DaishaOf debated originModern coinage26
- DameonOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- DaelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- DoreenLittle gift, or possibly derived from the Irish name Doireann meaning 'sullen' or 'stormy'English25
- DelanoOf uncertain originEnglish25
- DeondreCombination of the prefix De- and the name Andre, effectively meaning 'of Andre' or 'manly'Modern coinage25
- Delfinaof the dolphinItalian25
- DeanthonyCombination of the prefix De- and the name Anthony, ultimately from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaningModern coinage25
- DamianoOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin "Damianus" meaning "to tame" or from Greek "damazō" (to subdue)Italian25