Dayson vs Neko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayson

Boy #4,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Day, child of daylight"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,023
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Day, Dace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dayson Rank #4,023
Neko Rank #4,013

Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 vs #4023 for Dayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayson ___

  • Dayson James
  • Dayson Alexander
  • Dayson Michael
  • Dayson Lee
  • Dayson Wayne
  • Dayson Ray

Neko ___

  • Neko James
  • Neko Kai
  • Neko River
  • Neko Grey
  • Neko Lee
  • Neko Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayson

Mason Grayson Brayden Kayla Jaylen

If you choose Neko

Kira Zara Nico Kai Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayson or Neko more popular?

Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 compared to Dayson at #4023 in the United States.

What do Dayson and Neko mean?

Dayson means "son of Day, child of daylight" (English origin). Neko means "cat" (Japanese origin).

Are Dayson and Neko boy or girl names?

Dayson is primarily a boy name. Neko is primarily a boy name.

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