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