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Delano

♂ Boy

Pronounced də-LAH-noh /dəˈlɑ.noʊ/High

Meaning: From a French surname (de la Noye, 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'); famous as the middle name of FDRMedium

In 30 seconds: Presidential and poetic: Delano was the middle name of Franklin D. Roosevelt, from a French surname meaning 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'. Stately, smooth, and historic.
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Origin MediumFrench, American
MeaningFrom a French surname (de la Noye, 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'); famous as the middle name of FDR
U.S. rank (2025)#4162 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1933
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,531

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193319142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delano comes from a French surname, de la Noye — variously 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove' — borne by a Huguenot family that settled in colonial America. It is famous as the middle name of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, lending it stately resonance.

In the U.S. it appears as a distinguished, history-flavored first name. Rare, night-or-walnut at the root, and presidential.

Did you know? The 'D' in Franklin D. Roosevelt stood for Delano — his mother's family name, of French Huguenot origin, carried proudly into the White House.
Overall data confidence 75%
Surname references — Delano — etymology and FDR

Variations

DelannoDelany

Nicknames

DelLano

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delano mean?

Delano is from a French surname, 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'; it's famous as FDR's middle name.

How do you pronounce Delano?

It's said də-LAH-noh /dəˈlɑ.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delano a boy or girl name?

Delano is a boy's name.

How popular is Delano?

Delano is a rare name in the U.S.

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