US Popularity Rank: 8428

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Day, bright

Meaning “day” or “bright,” Dag is a luminous boy’s name and a great choice for the new ray of sunshine in your life. Of Scandinavian origins, Dag is popular in Norwegian and Swedish cultures, derived from the Old Norse word dagr. Dagr is also a Norse god and the personification of the daytime. If you want a strong name that will evoke Viking associations while reminding baby to look on the sunny side of life, Dag is the name for you.