Dayton vs Turner

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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Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Turn, T

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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 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

Turner ___

  • Turner James
  • Turner Cole
  • Turner Grey
  • Turner Lee
  • Turner Knox
  • Turner Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose Turner

Mason Hunter Cooper Sawyer Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Dayton and Turner mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Dayton and Turner boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.

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