Perry vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Perry Rank #1,243

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Dayton mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Perry and Dayton boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.