Dayton vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Harlem mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Dayton and Harlem boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.