Dayton vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Oliver mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dayton and Oliver boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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