Dayton vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gray Rank #1,342

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Dayton or Gray more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gray mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Gray boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.