Baby Names That Start With D
56 baby names begin with D here: 30 boy names, 22 girl names and 4 unisex names. English and Hebrew are the commonest of the 18 origins on this letter. Daniel, David and Delilah are among the 4 that the US Social Security Administration currently ranks.
All Names Starting With D
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| DahliaScandinavian | Girl | Scandinavian | Valley, from Dahl |
| DaisyEnglish | Girl | English | Day's eye |
| DakotaNative American (Sioux) | Unisex | Native American (Sioux) | Friend, ally |
| DaliaHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | Flowering branch |
| DallasScottish | Boy | Scottish | Meadow dwelling, valley |
| DaltonEnglish | Boy | English | Settlement in the valley |
| DamianGreek | Boy | Greek | To tame, to subdue |
| DamienGreek | Boy | Greek | To tame, to subdue |
| DamonGreek | Boy | Greek | Loyal one; to tame |
| DanielPopularHebrew | Boy | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| DanielaHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| DaniellaHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| DannaHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| DannyHebrew | Boy | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| DanteItalian | Boy | Italian | Enduring, steadfast |
| DaphneGreek | Girl | Greek | Laurel tree |
| DaraHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | Pearl of wisdom |
| DarcyFrench | Girl | French | From Arcy |
| DarielFrench/Hebrew | Boy | French/Hebrew | Beloved, God's pearl |
| DarlaAmerican | Girl | American | Darling |
| DavidPopularHebrew | Boy | Hebrew | Beloved |
| DavinaScottish | Girl | Scottish | Beloved |
| DavisEnglish | Boy | English | Son of David |
| DawsonEnglish | Boy | English | Son of David |
| DaxFrench | Boy | French | From Dax |
| DaxtonEnglish | Boy | English | Modern blend of Dax and -ton |
| DeaconGreek | Boy | Greek | Servant, messenger |
| DeanEnglish | Boy | English | Valley |
| DeborahHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | Bee |
| DeclanIrish | Boy | Irish | Full of goodness, man of prayer |
| DelaneyIrish | Girl | Irish | Descendant of the challenger |
| DelilahPopularHebrew | Girl | Hebrew | Delicate, languishing |
| DellaGerman | Girl | German | Noble |
| DemiGreek/French | Girl | Greek/French | Half, goddess (short for Demetria) |
| DenverEnglish | Boy | English | Green valley |
| DerekGermanic | Boy | Germanic | Ruler of the people |
| DesmondIrish | Boy | Irish | Man from South Munster |
| DestinyEnglish | Girl | English | Fate, predetermined course of events |
| DevinIrish | Unisex | Irish | Descendant of the poet |
| DevonEnglish | Boy | English | From Devon, England |
| DexterLatin | Boy | Latin | Right-handed, skilful |
| DianaLatin | Girl | Latin | Divine, heavenly |
| DiegoSpanish | Boy | Spanish | Supplanter (Spanish form of James) |
| DiorFrench | Unisex | French | Golden |
| DominicLatin | Boy | Latin | Of the Lord |
| DominickLatin | Boy | Latin | Of the Lord |
| DonaldScottish | Boy | Scottish | World ruler |
| DonovanIrish | Boy | Irish | Dark warrior |
| DorianGreek | Boy | Greek | Of the Dorians |
| DorothyGreek | Girl | Greek | Gift of God |
| DreamEnglish | Girl | English | A vision, aspiration |
| DrewGreek | Unisex | Greek | Strong, courageous |
| DuaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Prayer, supplication |
| DukeLatin | Boy | Latin | Leader |
| DulceSpanish | Girl | Spanish | Sweet |
| DylanPopularWelsh | Boy | Welsh | Son of the sea |
D-names project dependability, depth, and determination. Daniel has been a top biblical name for centuries, Delilah carries mysterious allure, and Dylan channels the poetic spirit of Wales. From the Latin dignity of Dominic to the flower-garden charm of Daisy, D offers a surprisingly diverse range of naming styles.
Boy Names Starting With D
Timeless Daniel, poetic Dylan, and powerful Dominic — boy names steeped in Hebrew scripture and Welsh legend.
Girl Names Starting With D
Mysterious Delilah, divine Diana, and sunny Daisy — girl names that range from mythological to garden-fresh.
Baby names starting with D: FAQ
How many baby names start with D?
56 in this collection: 30 boy names, 22 girl names and 4 unisex names. That is what this catalogue holds today rather than every name in use anywhere — entries are added over time, and the figures on this page are counted from the dataset, so they move with it.
What are popular boy names starting with D?
30 boy names here begin with D, among them Daniel, David, Dylan. Popularity is name by name rather than by letter, so each entry links to its own page with the US rank and the number of births in the latest year the Social Security Administration published.
What are popular girl names starting with D?
22 girl names here begin with D, among them Delilah. As with the boy names, the ranking belongs to the individual name and not to the letter it starts with.
Are there unisex names that start with D?
4 of the 56 names on this page are given to boys and girls alike: Dakota, Devin, Dior, Drew. A name counts as unisex here when both spellings appear in the US data rather than by tradition alone.