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Dagan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-guhn /ˈdeɪ.gən/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew 'dagan', 'grain; corn'. The name also recalls Dagan (Dagon), an ancient Semitic god of grain and earth, which we note. A nature-flavored heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: An earthy Hebrew name: Dagan means 'grain; corn' — and recalls an old grain god (said 'DAY-guhn').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew 'dagan', 'grain; corn'. The name also recalls Dagan (Dagon), an ancient Semitic god of grain and earth, which we note. A nature-flavored heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12673 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,076

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319692024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dagan comes from Hebrew 'dagan', 'grain; corn', giving it a warm, earthy sense of harvest and plenty. The name also echoes Dagan (Dagon), an ancient Near Eastern deity of grain and fertility, which we note. A nature-rooted heritage name (said 'DAY-guhn').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Earthy, Hebrew-rooted, and distinctive.

Did you know? Dagan is a Hebrew name meaning 'grain; corn' — it also recalls Dagan (Dagon), an ancient Semitic god of grain and the earth, which we note (said 'DAY-guhn').
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References — Dagan — Hebrew 'dagan' ('grain'); also a Semitic grain god

Variations

DagonDagganDagen

Nicknames

DagDagi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dagan mean?

Dagan is a Hebrew name meaning 'grain; corn'; it also recalls an ancient Semitic grain god, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dagan?

It's said DAY-guhn /ˈdeɪ.gən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dagan a boy or girl name?

Dagan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dagan?

Dagan is a rare name in the U.S.

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