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Daylon
♂ Boy
Pronounced DAY-lon /ˈdeɪ.lɒn/High
Meaning: brightness of dayMedium
In 30 seconds: Daylon is a modern American name blending Day (daylight) with the -lon suffix. A cheerful two-syllable masculine name evoking the brightness of a new day.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningbrightness of day
U.S. rank (2025)#2365 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births58 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,284
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Daylon is a modern creative masculine name combining Day (evoking brightness) with the -lon suffix popular in American naming.
Daylon has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive modern name.
Did you know? The -lon suffix in Daylon follows the same masculine naming pattern as names like Dylon, Waylon, and Talon — creating a distinctly American masculine sound.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name: Daylon — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
DylonDylanDaylen
Nicknames
DayLon
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What does Daylon mean?
Daylon means brightness of day.
How do you pronounce Daylon?
Daylon is pronounced DAY-lon (/ˈdeɪ.lɒn/), with 2 syllables.
Is Daylon a boy's name?
Yes, Daylon is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Daylon?
Modern coinage; Day + lon etymology clear.