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Dagger

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAG-ur /ˈdæɡ.ər/High

Meaning: The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditional given-name history; a modern virtue-of-boldness pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Dagger is the short blade, chosen for edge (said 'DAG-ur'). Daring and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditional given-name history; a modern virtue-of-boldness pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#12441 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

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

Dagger takes the English word for a short blade as a name, in the vein of edgy noun-names. It has no traditional given-name history, which we note — daring and very rare in the U.S. (said 'DAG-ur').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Dagger is a word-name — literally 'a short blade' — picked for its sharp, daring feel, part of the modern trend of bold noun names; routes are as a word-name, which we note (said 'DAG-ur').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dagger — English word-name; bold noun-name

Variations

DagonDagDagr

Nicknames

DagDagg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dagger mean?

Dagger is the English word for a short blade, used as a bold word-name. It has no traditional name history, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dagger?

It's said DAG-ur /ˈdæɡ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dagger a boy or girl name?

Dagger is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dagger?

Dagger is a very rare name in the U.S.

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