Dayton vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Ralf Rank #32,528

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Dayton or Ralf more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Ralf mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Dayton and Ralf boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.