Dag vs Merion

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

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Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Meri, Mer

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Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Merion Rank #19,441

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 vs #19441 for Merion.

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

Merion ___

  • Merion James
  • Merion Owen
  • Merion David
  • Merion Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Merion

Idris Emrys Rhys Caradoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Merion more popular?

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Dag and Merion mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Dag and Merion boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.

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