Gray vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gray Rank #1,342

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Gray or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Gray and Dayton mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Gray and Dayton boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.