Dayton vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Gus Rank #1,216

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Dayton or Gus more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Gus mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Dayton and Gus boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.