Dayton vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Howard mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dayton and Howard boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.