Dayton vs Macklin

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 #1,160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the prince/lord"

Origin: Irish Mac Flaithín

Irish American Scottish

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Macklin Rank #1,160

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Macklin more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Macklin mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin).

Are Dayton and Macklin boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Macklin is primarily a boy name.