Gary vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Dayton Rank #1,190

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Gary or Dayton more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Gary and Dayton mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Dayton boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.