Dayton vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Kye Rank #1,197

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Dayton or Kye more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Kye mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dayton and Kye boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.