Dayton vs Bobby

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 #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Bobby mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Dayton and Bobby boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.