Dayton vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Rafe Rank #1,311

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Dayton or Rafe more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Rafe mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Dayton and Rafe boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.