Jerome vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jerome Rank #1,341

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Dayton mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Jerome and Dayton boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.