What does Daphne mean?
From Greek 'daphne' (δάφνη) meaning 'laurel, bay tree'. In myth the nymph Daphne was transformed into a laurel to escape Apollo.
What does Evangeline mean?
Evangeline means “bearer of good news” in Greek.
Daphne vs Evangeline
Which is more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Daphne today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,740 named Daphne.
| Daphne | Evangeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Laurel | Bearer of good news |
| Origin | greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DAF-nee | ee-VAN-juh-leen |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1881 |
| Peak year | 2025 (1,740) | 2025 (1,998) |
| In 2025 | 1,740 | 1,998 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Daphne
Evangeline
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Daphne | Evangeline |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7,562 | 8,812 |
| 2010s | 7,768 | 11,610 |
| 2000s | 5,126 | 3,323 |
| 1990s | 2,519 | 716 |
| 1980s | 2,699 | 562 |
| 1970s | 4,827 | 821 |
| 1960s | 6,933 | 1,182 |
| 1950s | 2,789 | 1,411 |
| 1940s | 1,321 | 1,404 |
| 1930s | 764 | 1,973 |
| 1920s | 1,057 | 2,444 |
| 1910s | 498 | 1,552 |
| 1900s | 162 | 553 |
| 1890s | 131 | 300 |
| 1880s | 26 | 108 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Daphne or Evangeline more popular?
Evangeline is more popular than Daphne today: about 1,998 US babies were given the name Evangeline in 2025, compared with 1,740 named Daphne.
What is the difference between Daphne and Evangeline?
Daphne means Laurel (greek origin), while Evangeline means Bearer of good news (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Daphne or Evangeline?
In US records, Daphne first appears in 1886 and Evangeline in 1881, so Evangeline has the longer recorded history.