Baby Names That Start With D
D-names land with a firm, grounded first beat: Daniel, Delilah, Declan. Hebrew classics run especially deep under this letter, while Irish picks such as Declan and Delaney and English surname styles like Dawson broaden the range. The list below holds 338 researched D names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Greek the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Delilah (No. 51 for girls) and Daniel (No. 22 for boys) lead the D names.
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Baby Names That Start With D List
338 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
#2
David
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
#3
Dylan
Meaning: Great tide
Origin: Welsh
#4
Dexter
Meaning: Dyer of cloth
Origin: English
#5
Dominic
Meaning: Of the Lord
Origin: Latin
#6
Douglas
Meaning: Dark river
Origin: Scottish
#7
Damian
Meaning: To tame
Origin: Greek
#8
Dawud
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#9
Dougie
Meaning: Dark river
Origin: Scottish Gaelic / English
#10
Declan
Meaning: Full of goodness
Origin: Irish
#11
Denis
Meaning: Follower of Dionysos
Origin: French
#12
Diego
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Spanish
#13
Darius
Meaning: Possessing goodness
Origin: Persian / Greek
#14
Dennis
Meaning: Follower of Dionysos
Origin: English / Greek
#15
Dominik
Meaning: Of the Lord
Origin: Latin / Slavic
#16
Dalton
Meaning: Valley town
Origin: English
#17
Danny
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew / English
#18
Dawson
Meaning: Son of David
Origin: English
#19
Dante
Meaning: Enduring
Origin: Italian
#20
Dean
Meaning: Valley
Origin: English
#21
Dion
Meaning: Of Dionysus
Origin: Greek
#22
Denzel
Meaning: From Denzell
Origin: Cornish / English surname
#23
Deen
Meaning: Religion, faith
Origin: Arabic
#24
Dhruv
Meaning: Fixed, constant, pole star
Origin: Sanskrit
#25
Deniz
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Turkish
#26
Damien
Meaning: To tame
Origin: French
#27
Denny
Meaning: Follower of Dionysos
Origin: English / Greek
#28
Damir
Meaning: Give peace or conscience
Origin: Slavic / Arabic
#29
Danyal
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Persian / Arabic / Hebrew
#30
Deacon
Meaning: Servant, messenger
Origin: Greek / English
#31
Devon
Meaning: From Devon
Origin: English place name
#32
Dillon
Meaning: Like a lion or loyal
Origin: Irish
#33
Daniyal
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Arabic / Persian / Hebrew
#34
Donnie
Meaning: World ruler or brown-haired warrior
Origin: English / Celtic
#35
Dorian
Meaning: From Doris
Origin: Greek
#36
Deon
Meaning: Of Dionysos
Origin: Greek / English
#37
Dawood
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#38
Denver
Meaning: Green valley
Origin: English place name
#39
Drew
Meaning: Strong or manly
Origin: English / Greek
#40
Dev
Meaning: God, divine
Origin: Sanskrit
#41
Damon
Meaning: To tame
Origin: Greek
#42
Digby
Meaning: Ditch settlement
Origin: English / Norse
#43
Dara
Meaning: Oak tree, wise, or wealthy
Origin: Irish / Persian / Hebrew
#44
Darwin
Meaning: Dear friend
Origin: Old English
#45
Dewi
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
#46
Demir
Meaning: Iron
Origin: Turkish
#47
Devansh
Meaning: Part of God
Origin: Sanskrit
#48
Dilan
Meaning: Love or heart
Origin: Turkish / Kurdish
#49
Darren
Meaning: Great or oak tree
Origin: Irish / English
#50
Derek
Meaning: People ruler
Origin: Germanic / English
#51
Daisy
Meaning: Day's eye flower
Origin: English
#52
Delilah
Meaning: Delicate
Origin: Hebrew
#53
Darcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#54
Darcy
Meaning: From Arcy
Origin: English
#55
Daphne
Meaning: Laurel tree
Origin: Greek
#56
Dua
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#57
Dorothy
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek
#58
Dottie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#59
Diana
Meaning: Divine, heavenly
Origin: Latin
#60
Darcey
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#61
Dolly
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Dakota
Meaning: Friend, ally
Origin: Dakota
#63
Delilah-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#64
Darla
Meaning: Dear one or beloved
Origin: English nickname / modern English
#65
Dahlia
Meaning: Dahlia flower
Origin: Swedish surname / botanical
#66
Duaa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#67
Dolcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#68
Dulcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#69
Daniella
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew / Italian / Spanish
#70
Daria
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#71
Dalia
Meaning: Grapevine or branch
Origin: Arabic
#72
Demi
Meaning: Half or small
Origin: French
#73
Dollie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Deborah
Meaning: Bee
Origin: Hebrew
#75
Daisy-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#76
Diya
Meaning: Lamp or light
Origin: Sanskrit
#77
Daisie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Darcie-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Dorothea
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek
#80
Destiny
Meaning: Fate, fortune, or what is destined
Origin: English virtue word / Latin root
#81
Daya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Delilah-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Dana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Danielle
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
#85
Davina
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Scottish
#86
Daniela
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#87
Dania
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Darcie-Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Delilah-Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#90
Delphine
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Dotty
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Dora
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Spanish
#93
Daisy-May
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#94
Delphi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#95
Dilara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Defne
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Dina
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#98
Divine
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Daneen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Delia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#101
Dustin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Devin
Meaning: Poet, divine, or descendant of Damhan depending on root
Origin: Irish / English
#103
Donald
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Derrick
Meaning: People ruler
Origin: Germanic / English
#105
Donovan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Dominick
Meaning: Of the Lord; Dominic variant
Origin: Latin / English
#107
Dallas
Meaning: Meadow dwelling or valley settlement
Origin: Scottish surname / place name
#108
Drake
Meaning: Dragon or male duck
Origin: English
#109
Darrell
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Desmond
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Deandre
Meaning: Modern De- name with Andrew, brave or manly
Origin: American modern / Greek
#112
Demetrius
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
#113
Dane
Meaning: Danish person
Origin: English ethnic name
#114
Dale
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Darryl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Dominique
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Dwayne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Davis
Meaning: Son of David
Origin: Welsh / English
#119
Darnell
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Deshawn
Meaning: Modern De- name with Shawn, God is gracious
Origin: American modern / Hebrew
#121
Derick
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Donte
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Daryl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Darian
Meaning: Possessing goodness, or Darius-family form
Origin: Persian / English
#125
Damion
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Desiree
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Denise
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Deanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Delaney
Meaning: Descendant of Dubhshlaine
Origin: Irish surname
#130
Diamond
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Dawn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Donna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Diane
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Dulce
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#135
Destinee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Deja
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Debra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Danica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Darlene
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Danna
Meaning: God is my judge, or Danish one depending on usage
Origin: Hebrew / Scandinavian / modern Spanish
#141
Desirae
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Dayana
Meaning: Divine or heavenly; Diana-family form
Origin: Latin / Spanish usage
#143
Dianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Danika
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Damaris
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Dayna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Devyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Destiney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Destini
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Daleyza
Meaning: Modern invented or elaborated name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American / Spanish usage
#151
Dutton
Meaning: Hill town or farmstead
Origin: English surname / place name
#152
Damari
Meaning: Gentle or calf, with modern American usage
Origin: Greek / American modern
#153
Da-eun
Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#154
Da-hye
Meaning: many or generous Da plus wisdom, grace, or favour Hye depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#155
Da-in
Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus benevolence or person In depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#156
Da-som
Meaning: love in older native Korean usage
Origin: Korean
#157
Da-bi
Meaning: meaning varies; can suggest much, rain, or brightness depending on writing
Origin: Korean
#158
Dan-bi
Meaning: welcome rain or sweet rain in Korean
Origin: Korean
#159
Da-mi
Meaning: many or generous Da plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#160
Da-young
Meaning: many or generous Da plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#161
Do-yun
Meaning: path, way, or virtue Do plus allow, govern, or shine Yun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#162
Do-hyun
Meaning: path or virtue Do plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#163
Dong-hyun
Meaning: east or movement Dong plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#164
Dong-ha
Meaning: east or movement Dong plus summer, great, or river Ha depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#165
Dae-hyun
Meaning: great or large Dae plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#166
Dae-sung
Meaning: great Dae plus success, star, or complete Seong depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#167
Da-on
Meaning: all or many plus warmth or coming in modern Korean word-name interpretation
Origin: Korean
#168
Dan-woo
Meaning: sincere, red, or single Dan plus house, universe, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#169
Do-ha
Meaning: path or virtue Do plus summer, great, or river Ha depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#170
Diem
Meaning: Beautiful or graceful depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#171
Diep
Meaning: Leaf
Origin: Vietnamese
#172
Dieu
Meaning: Subtle, exquisite, or wonderful
Origin: Vietnamese
#173
Dung
Meaning: Grace, tolerance, beauty, or appearance depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#174
Duyen
Meaning: Charm, fate, or spiritual connection
Origin: Vietnamese
#175
Dat
Meaning: Achieve or attain
Origin: Vietnamese
#176
Dinh
Meaning: Court or settled depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#177
Duc
Meaning: Virtue or morality
Origin: Vietnamese
#178
Duc Anh
Meaning: Virtue and heroic brightness
Origin: Vietnamese
#179
Duc Huy
Meaning: Virtue and brightness
Origin: Vietnamese
#180
Duong
Meaning: Male, virile, sun, or willow depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#181
Duy
Meaning: Maintain, preserve, or fasten
Origin: Vietnamese
#182
Duangdao
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#183
Duangkamol
Meaning: heart or lotus-heart image
Origin: Thai
#184
Duangrat
Meaning: jewel orb
Origin: Thai
#185
Dao
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#186
Darika
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#187
Danai
Meaning: son
Origin: Thai
#188
Decha
Meaning: power or authority
Origin: Thai
#189
Daxton
Meaning: Modern surname-style name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#190
Dax
Meaning: From Dax, a French place name
Origin: French place name / modern English
#191
Duke
Meaning: Leader, noble rank
Origin: English title / Latin root
#192
Dariel
Meaning: Modern form possibly linked with Darius or Darrell
Origin: Modern English / Persian-influenced
#193
Dash
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#194
Davion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Duncan
Meaning: Dark warrior
Origin: Scottish
#196
Draven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#197
Dayton
Meaning: Dairy town or ditch town
Origin: English
#198
Dangelo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#199
Dario
Meaning: Possessing goodness
Origin: Italian
#200
Dimitri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#201
Davian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#202
Decker
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#203
Danilo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#204
Davin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Darien
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#206
Deangelo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#207
Demarcus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Deegan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Daylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Dashiell
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Deklan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#212
Dov
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Diesel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#214
Destin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Devan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Devonte
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Damarion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#218
Dereck
Meaning: People ruler; Derek variant
Origin: Germanic / English
#219
Demari
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#220
Davon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#221
Deion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Dezmond
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Denim
Meaning: Denim fabric
Origin: English word name / French place-root
#224
Dakari
Meaning: Modern African-American name; rejoicing-associated by folk usage
Origin: Modern American
#225
Duane
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Don
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Dovid
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#228
Dillan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Daxon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Dan
Meaning: Cinnabar, dawn, or sincere depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#231
Dwight
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#232
Davi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Deven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Dashawn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Dandre
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#236
Demarion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#237
Dalary
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Dixie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Della
Meaning: Noble, or of the family; short form of Adela and related names
Origin: Germanic / Italian / English
#240
Dani
Meaning: God is my judge; Danielle or Daniel short form
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#241
Dalilah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Dariana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Dior
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Delanie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Dayanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Dalila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Dream
Meaning: Dream, vision, or aspiration
Origin: English word name
#248
Denisse
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Darby
Meaning: Deer town
Origin: English
#250
Doris
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Desire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Devorah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Daenerys
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Deasia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#255
Debora
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Dafne
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Delylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Dasha
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#259
Danni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Damiyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Draya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Dayanara
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Daliyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#264
Daleysa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#265
Dailyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Dawsyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Dasia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Danya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#269
Denali
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#270
Daelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Dakotah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Danae
Meaning: Parched or judge; myth name
Origin: Greek
#273
Daniyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Delani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Delany
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#276
Delainey
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#277
Dylann
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#278
Dinah
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#279
Dynasty
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Daylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Delila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Dayra
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Da
Meaning: Great, big, or attain depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#284
Dong
Meaning: East or winter depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#285
Denton
Meaning: Valley town
Origin: English
#286
Dover
Meaning: Water or stream place
Origin: English
#287
Dudley
Meaning: Dudda clearing
Origin: English
#288
Dolores
Meaning: Sorrows
Origin: Spanish
#289
Domingo
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord
Origin: Spanish
#290
Didier
Meaning: Desired
Origin: French
#291
Dagmar
Meaning: Day maiden or famous day
Origin: Germanic
#292
Dietrich
Meaning: Ruler of the people
Origin: Germanic
#293
Dieter
Meaning: Warrior of the people
Origin: Germanic
#294
Dirk
Meaning: Ruler of the people
Origin: Germanic
#295
Demeter
Meaning: Earth mother
Origin: Greek
#296
Demetrios
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
#297
Dimitra
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
#298
Dimitrios
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
#299
Dionysios
Meaning: Of Dionysos
Origin: Greek
#300
Dionysos
Meaning: God of wine and ecstasy
Origin: Greek
#301
Dorotheos
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek
#302
Dannah
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#303
Doron
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
#304
Daire
Meaning: Fruitful or fertile
Origin: Irish
#305
Daragh
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Irish
#306
Darragh
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Irish
#307
Deirdre
Meaning: Sorrowful or broken-hearted
Origin: Irish
#308
Dermot
Meaning: Without envy
Origin: Irish
#309
Donal
Meaning: World ruler
Origin: Irish
#310
Donnell
Meaning: World ruler
Origin: Irish
#311
Doran
Meaning: Exile or stranger
Origin: Irish
#312
Dymphna
Meaning: Fawn or poetess
Origin: Irish
#313
Dafydd
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
#314
Dai
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
#315
Delyth
Meaning: Pretty or neat
Origin: Welsh
#316
Derwen
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Welsh
#317
Dilys
Meaning: Genuine or sincere
Origin: Welsh
#318
Decima
Meaning: Tenth
Origin: Latin
#319
Decimus
Meaning: Tenth
Origin: Latin
#320
Decius
Meaning: Of Decimus
Origin: Latin
#321
Diocletianus
Meaning: Glory of Zeus and clan association
Origin: Latin
#322
Domitia
Meaning: Tamed or of the Domitius family
Origin: Latin
#323
Domitianus
Meaning: Tamed or of the Domitius family
Origin: Latin
#324
Domitilla
Meaning: Little Domitia
Origin: Latin
#325
Domitius
Meaning: Tamed
Origin: Latin
#326
Drusa
Meaning: Strong or of the Drusus family
Origin: Latin
#327
Drusilla
Meaning: Little Drusa
Origin: Latin
#328
Drusus
Meaning: Strong or Celtic association
Origin: Latin
#329
Duilius
Meaning: Roman family name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#330
Dag
Meaning: Day
Origin: Scandinavian
#331
Dagny
Meaning: New day
Origin: Scandinavian
#332
Davia
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Scottish
#333
Donaidh
Meaning: World ruler
Origin: Scottish
#334
Davide
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Italian
#335
Domenica
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord
Origin: Italian
#336
Domenico
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord
Origin: Italian
#337
Donatella
Meaning: Given
Origin: Italian
#338
Donato
Meaning: Given
Origin: Italian
How To Use This D Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 158 girl names, 178 boy names, and 2 unisex names beginning with D.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with D and baby boy names that start with D.
Sound And Flow
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D Name Snapshot
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Length Mix
Short names
48
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Dean, Dion, Deen, Deon, Drew, Dev.
Medium names
248
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Daniel, David, Dylan, Dexter, Dominic, Douglas.
Long names
42
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Delilah-Rose, Daniella, Daisy-Mae, Darcie-Mae, Dorothea, Delilah-Mae.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
67
Examples: Dylan, Damian, Declan, Dalton, Dean, Dion.
Ends in A
61
Examples: Dara, Dua, Diana, Dakota, Darla, Dahlia.
Ends in E
48
Examples: Dougie, Dante, Donnie, Darcie, Daphne, Dottie.
Ends in S
25
Examples: Douglas, Denis, Darius, Dennis, Dallas, Demetrius.
Popular D Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count D names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Delilah rank #51 - 4,137 births
- Daisy rank #75 - 3,206 births
- Daphne rank #178 - 1,740 births
- Dahlia rank #215 - 1,420 births
- Delaney rank #242 - 1,283 births
Boy names
View list- Daniel rank #22 - 8,085 births
- David rank #35 - 6,794 births
- Dylan rank #41 - 6,208 births
- Dominic rank #106 - 3,277 births
- Damian rank #109 - 3,213 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Daniel, David, Dylan, Dexter, Dominic, Douglas, Damian, Dawud.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Daniel, David, Dexter, Dominic, Damian, Denis, Diego, Darius.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Devon, Denver, Drew, Dakota, Demi, Destiny, Dustin, Devin.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Dylan, Douglas, Dalton, Dean, Deniz, Devon, Denver, Digby.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Daniel, David, Dominic, Dawud, Dominik, Danny, Deen, Dhruv.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Demi, Daxton, Dax, Duke, Dariel, Dash, Davion, Duncan.
How To Use This List
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