Dayton vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Bailey Rank #1,270

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

Is Dayton or Bailey more popular?

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

What do Dayton and Bailey mean?

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

Are Dayton and Bailey boy or girl names?

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