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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Unclear: possibly 'son of Day' (Day being a medieval short form of David), or a compound of Old English elements roughly meaning 'day's son'
- Origin
- English (surname, uncertain formation)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- DAY-sun
Dayson is an English surname-turned-first-name with a formation history that isn't fully settled. You might see it explained as meaning 'son of David,' but that's a shortcut — the more accurate story points to 'son of Day' (Day being a medieval short form of David), or possibly an Old English compound pointing to 'day's son.'
Meaning & Origin of Dayson
Meaning: Unclear: possibly 'son of Day' (Day being a medieval short form of David), or a compound of Old English elements roughly meaning 'day's son'.
Origin: English (surname, uncertain formation).
A common claim: Dayson means 'son of David' Actually: This oversimplifies a less certain history — the closest documented link is 'son of Day' (Day being a medieval diminutive of David), or alternatively an Old English compound, not a direct 'son of David' formation.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dayson
DAY-sunIPA /ˈdeɪsən/
Popularity of Dayson
Dayson reached its high point in 2015 at #2072 with 68 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #3994 with 27.
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FAQ
What does the name Dayson mean?
Unclear: possibly ‘son of Day’ (Day being a medieval short form of David), or a compound of Old English elements roughly meaning ‘day’s son’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dayson?
Dayson is pronounced DAY-sun (IPA: /ˈdeɪsən/).
Is Dayson a popular name right now?
Dayson peaked at #2072 in 2015 and is ranked #3994 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)
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