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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- DesaraeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of DesireeModern coinage5
- DevonnaFeminine form of Devon, a place name of uncertain meaning, possibly referring to the Celtic tribe DumnoniiEnglish5
- DyannaDivine, heavenlyEnglish5
- DaunteEnduring, steadfastItalian5
- DerronUncertainModern coinage5
- DespinaThe name means 'mistress' or 'lady,' ultimately from Greek 'despoina' (mistress of the house)Greek5
- DavaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeseraeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined name combining elements of Desiree and RaeModern coinage5
- DoniaOf uncertain originEnglish5
- DaviaBelovedHebrew5
- DonivanOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DomonickVariant spelling of Dominic, traditionally meaning 'belonging to the Lord' (from Latin 'Dominicus')English5
- DejanaePossibly a modern invented name combining the prefix De- with the name Janae, or a variant of Deja with the suffix -naeModern coinage5
- DameinVariant spelling of Damian, traditionally meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'Greek5
- DelwynFair friend or bright friend, from the Welsh elements del (fair, bright) and gwyn (white, blessed)Welsh5
- DaymondCombination of the name Day and the suffix -mond, often associated with worldly protection or wealthEnglish5
- DameionA variant of Damian, derived from a Greek name meaning 'to tame' or 'subdueGreek5
- DevontayThe name is a modern invented name, possibly combining elements like 'Devon' or 'Devin' with the fashionable suffix '-tay', without a traditional meaningModern coinage5
- DemonOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DemaOf uncertain originArabic5
- DanieOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DonovinOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Donovan, from the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán' (dark brown)Modern coinage5
- Daequanof uncertain originModern coinage5
- DaiquanA modern American coinage, likely blending the prefix 'Da-' with elements from names such as Antoine or QuanModern coinage5
- DallanOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Dallin, itself an English surname derived from a place nameEnglish5
- Donisof uncertain originEnglish5
- DiontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Demetredevotee of Demeter or earth motherGreek5
- DaveionA modern coinage, likely a combination of 'Dave' (a diminutive of David, meaning 'beloved' in Hebrew) with the fashionable suffix '-ionModern coinage5
- Darnelleof uncertain originModern coinage5
- DiandreCombination of the prefix Di- with the name Andre, possibly intended as a variant of DeandreModern coinage5
- DarlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DonyaeOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DontreOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DalinaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DrydenOf uncertain originEnglish5
- DemarquisA modern invented name, probably a combination of the prefix De- and the name Marquis, with no inherent meaningModern coinage5
- DayveonCombination of Day and the suffix -veon, perhaps influenced by Devon or Deon, often given as a modern invented nameModern coinage5
- DeandraeDerived from DeAndre, a combination of the prefix De- and the name Andre, ultimately from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly'Modern coinage5
- Damarizof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements of Damaris and MarizModern coinage5
- DaylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeariusA modern coinage of uncertain meaning, possibly a blend of D'Andre or Darius with a fashionable suffixModern coinage5
- DonielGod is my judgeHebrew5
- DeyonnaPossibly a modern American creation, likely a variation of names like Deanna or Dionne, but of uncertain specific meaningModern coinage5
- DestaJoy or happiness in AmharicAfrican5
- DawidBeloved or friend, the Polish form of DavidHebrew5
- DavieonCombination of David and the suffix -eon, often used to create a distinctive modern nameModern coinage5
- DalanieOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DacianOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the Dacian people of ancient RomaniaModern coinage5
- DjangoMeaning is uncertainModern coinage5
- Dhruviof uncertain originSanskrit5
- DeveshDivine, deity-likeSanskrit5
- DanilynnA modern combination of Dani and Lynn, with no traditional meaningModern coinage5
- DavionaUncertain, likely a modern coinage blending Davi- (from David or Davina) with the fashionable suffix -onaModern coinage5
- Damasoof uncertain originSpanish5
- DanilGod is my judgeSlavic5
- DontrelOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DallynPossibly a modern invented name, often a respelling of Dallen or Dallin, perhaps with influence from Dylan or similar namesModern coinage5
- DelsaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Elsa or a contraction of Della and ElsaEnglish5
- DamilolaWealth brings happiness or wealth is happiness, from Yoruba elementsAfrican5
- DeziahOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeshaeOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Dredynof uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeeyaOf uncertain originSanskrit5
- DayanneProbably a modern variant of Diane or Dayna, ultimately from the Roman name Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'Modern coinage5
- DaiOf uncertain originWelsh5
- DecariOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DemarieOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DesminOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Dervinof uncertain originEnglish5
- DaemianOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Damien or Damian, names derived from the Greek Damianos meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'Modern coinage5
- DeejayA modern coinage based on the initials DJ, representing disc jockey, used as a given nameModern coinage5
- DontaiOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DaidenOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DaitonMeaning is uncertainModern coinage5
- DeynaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DazariaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the sound of names like Dara or Zaria with a fashionable suffixModern coinage5
- DeklynnThe name Deklynn is a modern invented name, possibly derived from the surname McKinley or the name Declan, with no established meaningModern coinage5
- DelainyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage5
- Deylinof uncertain or invented origin, possibly a modern combination of the 'Dey-' sound (as in Deacon or Deyanira) with the popular '-lin' suffixModern coinage5
- DejayOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage from the initials DModern coinage5
- DamyraOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining the sounds of names like Damaris and AmiraModern coinage5
- DhanushA bow, particularly the bow used by the Hindu god ShivaSanskrit5
- DesyreOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DaxenOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- DeyaniOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- Dreyahof uncertain originModern coinage5
- Dionelof uncertain originSpanish5
- DaniylaVariant of Daniella, meaning 'God is my judge'English5
- DhanaWealthy, prosperous, or giftSanskrit5
- Denalyof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage5
- DalizaDaliza is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular suffix -liza (as in Elizabeth or Liza) combined with the initial 'Da-'Modern coinage5
- Draxlerof uncertain originModern coinage5
- DavidjamesCombination of David and James, making it a compound name with no independent meaning beyond its componentsModern coinage5
- Darshana5
- Deziya5
- Danger5
- Dayah5
- Demira5
- Davinia5
- Dellamae5
- Danilah5
- Declen5
- Demba5
- Dhyani5
- Drayah5
- Dazire5
- Deyla5
- Dacarri5
- Davaya5
- Derringer5
- Dreson5
- Dakarii5
- Deriel5
- Deaton5
- Davayah5
- Deryan5
- Dhylan5
- Dagger5
- Daiyan5
- Deliza5
- Dhyaan5
- Dreame5
- Deloni5
- Dila5
- Dalyza5
- Daian5
- Dakshith5
- Damiane5
- Davyne5
- Dayceon5
- Demirose5
- Drex5
- Dahab5
- Dekarri5
- Dahliah5
- Dulaney5
- Damirah5
- Deris5
- Deshai5
- Dalian5
- Daneiris5
- Deivis5
- Drexton5
- Danielis5
- Dilam5
- Dandelion5
- Dhamir5
- Demarii5
- Denayt5
- Damina5
- Deriam5
- Dkai5
- Demeri5
- Dhrisha5
- Durin5
- Dahila5
- Daraya5
- Dasanii5
- Daveyah5
- Demonii5
- Demyri5
- Dhruvansh5
- Dyaire5
- Daizen5
- Dalens5
- Datsun5
- Decree5
- Deiner5
- Denhym5
- Denzo5
- Devanya5
- Deylany5
- Dharm5
- Dharsha5
- Dismas5
- Divansh5
- Djouvens5
- Djouvensky5
- Doa5
- Doga5
- Dreaux5
- Dsire5
- DelorisOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows' in SpanishSpanish—
- DickShort form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler'English—
- DeeOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with D or a variant of the Welsh name Dai or the Irish name DaithíEnglish—
- Dougdark strangerScottish—
- DeanneVariant of Dean or Deana, ultimately derived from the Old English word for valleyEnglish—
- DiannVariant of Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'Latin—
- DeniceFollower of DionysusFrench—
- DeidraDerived from the Irish name Deirdre, meaning "sorrowful" or "wanderer," though the association is debatedIrish—
- DeannCombination of the prefix De- and the name Ann, literally meaning 'of Ann' or 'from Ann'English—
- DelmaOf uncertain originIrish—
- DebbyDiminutive of Deborah, a Hebrew name meaning 'bee'Hebrew—
- DorrisVariant spelling of Doris, likely meaning 'bounty' or 'gift' in Greek, or possibly a place nameGreek—
- DeloisThe meaning of Delois is uncertainModern coinage—
- DorethaVariant of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God'English—
- DoreneCombination of Dora or Dorothy and the suffix -ene, with no single established meaningEnglish—
- DwainVariant of Dwayne, derived from the Irish surname Ó Duáin, meaning 'descendant of Dubhán', a personal name meaning 'little dark one'Irish—