Dash vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dash Rank #969

Leighton Rank #1,040

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Dash or Leighton more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Dash and Leighton mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dash and Leighton boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.