Daylon vs Jaycob

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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Jaycob

Boy #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,408
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jake

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Jaycob Rank #2,408

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 vs #2408 for Jaycob.

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

Jaycob ___

  • Jaycob Lee
  • Jaycob Allen
  • Jaycob James
  • Jaycob Ryan
  • Jaycob Dean
  • Jaycob Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daylon

Jaylen Taylen Braxton Kendall Zara

If you choose Jaycob

Jayden Brayden Kayla Kylee Braxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Jaycob more popular?

Daylon is more popular, ranked #2250 compared to Jaycob at #2408 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Jaycob mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daylon and Jaycob boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Jaycob is primarily a boy name.

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