Dayton vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Ash mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Ash boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.