Light vs Dain

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,427 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

✓ All Clear

Light Rank #5,561

Dain Rank #5,427

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

Is Light or Dain more popular?

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

What do Light and Dain mean?

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

Are Light and Dain boy or girl names?

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