Dayton vs Koah

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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Koah

Boy #1,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine might"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,080
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Koah Rank #1,080

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 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

Koah ___

  • Koah James
  • Koah Lee
  • Koah Finn
  • Koah Grey
  • Koah Reid
  • Koah Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Koah

Noah Jonah Micah Elijah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Koah more popular?

Koah is more popular, ranked #1080 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Koah mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Koah means "divine might" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayton and Koah boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Koah is primarily a boy name.

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