Dayton vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Ernest mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Dayton and Ernest boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.