Dayton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dayton Name at a Glance

Name	Dayton
Meaning	Day town; light town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dayton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dayton means “Day town; light town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dayton Name Origin

Our database records Dayton under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dayton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dayton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dayton

When considering Dayton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.