Dag vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #20,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark river, dark stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

36 High Risk

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Dag Rank #19,315

Doug Rank #20,351

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 vs #20351 for Doug.

Is Dag or Doug more popular?

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Dag and Doug mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dag and Doug boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.