Dayton vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Jerome Rank #1,341

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Dayton or Jerome more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Jerome mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Dayton and Jerome boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.