Dayton vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Denzel mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Dayton and Denzel boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.