Dayton vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Olivia mean?

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

Are Dayton and Olivia boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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