Ross vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Dayton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Dayton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.