Dalen vs Light

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalen

Boy #5,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley, dale"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Dalen Rank #5,626

Light Rank #5,561

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5626 for Dalen.

Is Dalen or Light more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Dalen at #5626 in the United States.

What do Dalen and Light mean?

Dalen means "valley, dale" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Dalen and Light boy or girl names?

Dalen is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.