Dayton vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Perry Rank #1,243

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Dayton or Perry more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Perry mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Dayton and Perry boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.