Dayton vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Nova mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Dayton and Nova boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.