Girl Name
Daun
Daun is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Daun? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Dana.
Daun meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Daun has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Daun as D·A·U·N, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Daun is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Daun variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dauna, Daune, Dauny.
- Nicknames: Daun works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Daun with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Daun middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dana, Dane, Dain, Dany, Danna — full picks on the sibling names for Daun guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Daun? Browse our names like Daun guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Daun
What does the name Daun mean?
Daun has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Daun?
The exact origin of Daun is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Daun?
Daun has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Daun a boy's or girl's name?
Daun is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Daun in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Daun sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Daun?
Names that share Daun's sound and style include Dana, Dane, Dain, Dany, Danna.
What middle names pair well with Daun?
Good middle-name fits for Daun pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Daun is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Daun is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Daun?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Daun share its rhythm without rhyming — Dana, Dane, Dain all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.