Dayton vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Dayton Rank #1,190

Sidney Rank #1,374

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Dayton or Sidney more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Sidney mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Dayton and Sidney boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.