Dag vs Downing

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #19,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs"

Origin: Old English dun meaning hill

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Dag Rank #19,315

Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19315 for Dag.

Is Dag or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Downing mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Dag and Downing boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.