Dayton vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Kellen mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Dayton and Kellen boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.