Dayton vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Dayton or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Rodney mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Rodney boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.