Dayton vs Justice

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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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Justice Rank #1,081

Justice is more popular, ranked #1081 vs #1190 for Dayton.

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

Justice ___

  • Justice Lee
  • Justice James
  • Justice Cole
  • Justice Grey
  • Justice Reed
  • Justice Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Justice

Liberty Honor True Valor Brave

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Justice more popular?

Justice is more popular, ranked #1081 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Justice mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Justice means "just, righteous, equitable" (Latin origin).

Are Dayton and Justice boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Justice is primarily a boy name.

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