Dayton vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Dayton Rank #1,190

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Billy mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Dayton and Billy boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.