Dag vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Dag Rank #19,315
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dag

Bjorn Lars Freya Astrid Leif

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dag or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dag at #19315 in the United States.

What do Dag and Theodore mean?

Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dag and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dag is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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