Dayton vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gerald mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dayton and Gerald boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.