Daylon vs Elton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,085
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Elton Rank #2,085

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

Elton ___

  • Elton John
  • Elton James
  • Elton Ray
  • Elton Dean
  • Elton Wayne
  • Elton Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daylon

Jaylen Taylen Braxton Kendall Zara

If you choose Elton

Clifton Dalton Norma Gloria Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Elton more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Elton mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Daylon and Elton boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.

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