Dayton vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gideon mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.