Dayton vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#993
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Rene Rank #993

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 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

Rene ___

  • Rene Louis
  • Rene Pierre
  • Rene Martin
  • Rene Charles
  • Rene Xavier
  • Rene Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Rene

Claude Marcel Cecile Sylvie Marc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Rene more popular?

Rene is more popular, ranked #993 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Rene mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Dayton and Rene boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.

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