Daylon vs Irvin

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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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Erv

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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 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

Irvin ___

  • Irvin James
  • Irvin Lee
  • Irvin Dale
  • Irvin Wayne
  • Irvin Ray
  • Irvin Dean

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Irvin mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Daylon and Irvin boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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