Dayton vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Ralph mean?

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

Are Dayton and Ralph boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.