Dayton vs Benaiah

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 #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Dayton or Benaiah more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Benaiah mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayton and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.