Dayton vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Lyle mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Dayton and Lyle boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.