Dag vs Gretchen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,569
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Greta, Gretch, Etch

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Gretchen Rank #3,569

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 vs #19315 for Dag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dag ___

  • Dag Erik
  • Dag Lars
  • Dag Henrik
  • Dag Sven
  • Dag Johan
  • Dag Bjorn

Gretchen ___

  • Gretchen Rose
  • Gretchen Marie
  • Gretchen Louise
  • Gretchen Anne
  • Gretchen Elise
  • Gretchen Clare

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Gretchen

Liesel Heidi Ernst Klaus Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Gretchen more popular?

Gretchen is more popular, ranked #3569 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Gretchen mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Dag and Gretchen boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Gretchen is primarily a girl name.

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