Dag vs Day

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,315
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Day Rank #20,203

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 vs #20203 for Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Day more popular?

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Dag and Day mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin).

Are Dag and Day boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Day is primarily a boy name.

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