Day vs Dene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Dene Rank #9,385

Dene is more popular, ranked #9385 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Dene ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Dene

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Dene more popular?

Dene is more popular, ranked #9385 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Dene mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin).

Are Day and Dene boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Dene is primarily a girl name.

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