Dayton vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Kit mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Dayton and Kit boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.