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Dago

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAH-goh /ˈdɑ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish short form of Dagoberto ('bright/shining day', from the Germanic dag + berht); note the same spelling is an ethnic slur in English, which we flagLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Dagoberto; bright day: Dago. Crisp, modern, and warm. We note the word's sensitivity.
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish short form of Dagoberto ('bright/shining day', from the Germanic dag + berht); note the same spelling is an ethnic slur in English, which we flag
U.S. rank (2025)#8398 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620002025

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

Dago is a Spanish short form of Dagoberto ('bright/shining day', from the Germanic dag + berht). Note the same spelling is an ethnic slur in English, which we flag. A crisp name (said 'DAH-goh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families as a short form of Dagoberto. Rare, bright-day at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dago is a Spanish short form of Dagoberto ('bright day') — though the same spelling is an ethnic slur in English, which we flag honestly (said 'DAH-goh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dagoberto — Spanish short form; sensitivity noted

Variations

DagobertoDagoh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dago mean?

Dago is a Spanish short form of Dagoberto ('bright day'). Note the same spelling is an ethnic slur in English, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Dago?

It's said DAH-goh /d.o/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dago a boy or girl name?

Dago is a boy's name.

How popular is Dago?

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

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