Dag vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Dag Rank #19,315

Erasmus Rank #19,720

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Is Dag or Erasmus more popular?

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Dag and Erasmus mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Dag and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.