Dayton vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Ross Rank #1,362

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Dayton or Ross more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Ross mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dayton and Ross boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.