Dalton vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Dalton Rank #433

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Avery mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Dalton and Avery boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.