Bishop vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bishop Rank #1,194
Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1194 for Bishop.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bishop ___

  • Bishop James
  • Bishop Cole
  • Bishop Reid
  • Bishop Alexander
  • Bishop William
  • Bishop Grant

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 Bishop

Deacon Knox Wilder Emmett Bowen

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bishop or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Bishop at #1194 in the United States.

What do Bishop and Dayton mean?

Bishop means "overseer, superintendent" (Greek origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Bishop and Dayton boy or girl names?

Bishop is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.

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