Dayton vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gary mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dayton and Gary boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.