What origin is the name Daphnis?

Daphnis comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Daphnis a popular name?

Daphnis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Daphnis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Daphnis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Daphnis

Q: Is Daphnis a rare name?

Yes. Daphnis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Daphnis

Daphnis

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Daphnis is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity.".

The meaning of Daphnis is "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Daphnis

Very rare in US records

What does Daphnis mean?

Daphnis is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity.".