Dayan vs Shraga

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shraga

Boy #3,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,171
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shragele, Shragy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayan Rank #3,005
Shraga Rank #3,171

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 vs #3171 for Shraga.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayan ___

  • Dayan James
  • Dayan Noah
  • Dayan Eli
  • Dayan Samuel
  • Dayan Michael
  • Dayan Isaac

Shraga ___

  • Shraga Feivel
  • Shraga Mordechai
  • Shraga Avraham
  • Shraga Yisroel
  • Shraga Dovid
  • Shraga Nosson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayan

Eliana Noam Ayala Lior Maya

If you choose Shraga

Moshe Yosef Rivka Devorah Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayan or Shraga more popular?

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 compared to Shraga at #3171 in the United States.

What do Dayan and Shraga mean?

Dayan means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Shraga means "lamp, light" (Aramaic origin).

Are Dayan and Shraga boy or girl names?

Dayan is primarily a boy name. Shraga is primarily a boy name.

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