Dayton vs Eythan

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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Eythan

Boy #1,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, enduring"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,268
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ey

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Eythan Rank #1,268

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1268 for Eythan.

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

Eythan ___

  • Eythan James
  • Eythan Michael
  • Eythan David
  • Eythan Alexander
  • Eythan Noah
  • Eythan Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Eythan

Noah Liam Caleb Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Eythan more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Eythan at #1268 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Eythan mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Eythan means "strong, enduring" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayton and Eythan boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Eythan is primarily a boy name.

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