Dayton vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Genesis mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Dayton and Genesis boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.