Dayton vs Jet

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 #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Jet Rank #1,354

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1354 for Jet.

Is Dayton or Jet more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Jet at #1354 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Jet mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are Dayton and Jet boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.