Dayton vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Perseus Rank #1,293

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Dayton or Perseus more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Perseus mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Dayton and Perseus boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.