Dayton vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Percy Rank #1,256

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Dayton or Percy more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Percy mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Dayton and Percy boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.