Dalton vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Dalton Rank #433

Allen Rank #574

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Dalton or Allen more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Allen mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Dalton and Allen boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.