Dain vs Light

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dain

Boy #5,427 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Dain Rank #5,427

Light Rank #5,561

Dain is more popular, ranked #5427 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Dain or Light more popular?

Dain is more popular, ranked #5427 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Dain and Light mean?

Dain means "day" (Old Norse origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Dain and Light boy or girl names?

Dain is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.