Day
Meaning
"daylight, brightness"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #14,900
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"daylight, brightness"
Origin: Old English
"little rock"
Origin: Old French (roche + -elle)
Rochelle is more popular, ranked #3963 vs #14900 for Day.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Rochelle is more popular, ranked #3963 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.
Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Rochelle means "little rock" (Old French (roche + -elle) origin).
Day is primarily a girl name. Rochelle is primarily a girl name.