Dayton vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gordon mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Dayton and Gordon boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.