Dayton vs Nickolas

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 #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

English American European Christian

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Dayton or Nickolas more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Nickolas mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Dayton and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.