Nova vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nova Rank #1,180

Dayton Rank #1,190

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Nova or Dayton more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Nova and Dayton mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Dayton boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.