Dayton vs Daylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the dale, valley dweller"

Origin: Old English (inferred)

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Daylen Rank #1,347

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1347 for Daylen.

Is Dayton or Daylen more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Daylen at #1347 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Daylen mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Daylen means "from the dale, valley dweller" (Old English (inferred) origin).

Are Dayton and Daylen boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Daylen is primarily a boy name.