Dayton vs Mayson

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 #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Mayson Rank #1,331

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1331 for Mayson.

Is Dayton or Mayson more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Mayson at #1331 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Mayson mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Mayson means "stone worker" (Old French via English origin).

Are Dayton and Mayson boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.