Dayton vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Cory mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dayton and Cory boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.