Dayton vs Eyden

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

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Eyden

Boy #1,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, fiery one"

Origin: Old Irish via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,348
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ey, Eyd

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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Eyden Rank #1,348

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1348 for Eyden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Eyden ___

  • Eyden James
  • Eyden Michael
  • Eyden Cole
  • Eyden Thomas
  • Eyden Ryan
  • Eyden Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Eyden

Brayden Jayden Kayden Hayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Eyden more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Eyden at #1348 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Eyden mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Eyden means "little fire, fiery one" (Old Irish via Gaelic origin).

Are Dayton and Eyden boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Eyden is primarily a boy name.

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