Dayton vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,339
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wes

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dayton Rank #1,190
West Rank #1,339

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1339 for West.

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

West ___

  • West James
  • West Alexander
  • West Henry
  • West Cole
  • West Reid
  • West Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

If you choose West

North River Brooks Sage Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayton or West more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Dayton and West mean?

Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Dayton and West boy or girl names?

Dayton is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.

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