Dayton vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Harold mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Harold boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.