Dag vs Shaz

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
Full profile for Dag →

Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Shaz →

Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Shaz Rank #19,136

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 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

Shaz ___

  • Shaz Ray
  • Shaz Jay
  • Shaz Lee
  • Shaz Dean
  • Shaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Shaz

Baz Roz Jazz Dex Gaz

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Shaz more popular?

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Shaz mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Dag and Shaz boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Shaz vs Dag Dag vs Merion Dag vs Leotha Dag vs Downing Dag vs Regi
← Full profile: Dag ← Full profile: Shaz Browse all baby names