Dayton vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Drayton Rank #3,339

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Dayton or Drayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Drayton mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Drayton boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.