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    Dayton

    Unisex
    english
    2 syllables

    Dayton is an english unisex name meaning "Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine".

    The meaning of Dayton is "Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine" — a unisex name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Dayton

    Very rare in US records

    What does Dayton mean?

    Dayton is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine".

    Is Dayton a rare name?

    Yes. Dayton does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Dayton

    MasonJacksonCarterWyattTylerGrayson

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    Names with a similar meaning to Dayton

    Dayton means "Bright and sunny town; a town that is full of sunshine" — these names share that spirit.

    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
    • Lincoln — "Town by the lake" (english)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)

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