Dayton vs Thatcher

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
Thatcher Rank #1,039

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 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

Thatcher ___

  • Thatcher James
  • Thatcher Reed
  • Thatcher Cole
  • Thatcher Lane
  • Thatcher Ray
  • Thatcher George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Thatcher

Archer Fletcher Hudson Hadley Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Thatcher more popular?

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Thatcher mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Thatcher means "one who thatches roofs" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and Thatcher boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Thatcher is primarily a boy name.

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