Bernard vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,320
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bernie, Bern, Barney

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Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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Popularity Comparison

Bernard Rank #1,320
Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernard ___

  • Bernard James
  • Bernard John
  • Bernard Francis
  • Bernard Louis
  • Bernard Thomas
  • Bernard Michael

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernard

Alfred Edmund Dorothy Mildred Gerald

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernard or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Dayton mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Dayton boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.

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