Bailey vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Dayton mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Dayton boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.