Day vs Polly

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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Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Polly Rank #2,192

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Polly more popular?

Polly is more popular, ranked #2192 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Polly mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Day and Polly boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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