Delany - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Delany \d(e)-la-ny\ is a variant of Delaney (Irish, Gaelic, Old French), and the meaning of Delany is "dark challenger or offspring of the challenger; from the elder tree grove".

The baby name Delany sounds like Delana, Delane and Delainy. Other similar baby names are Delancy, Devany and Melany.

Delany is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Delany. Compare Delany with related baby names.