Dayton vs Sway

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
Sway Rank #7,307

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #7307 for Sway.

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

Sway ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Sway

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Sway more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Sway at #7307 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Sway mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Sway boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Sway is primarily a boy name.

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