Dag vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dag

Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,315
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and James mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dag and James boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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