Dalton vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dalton Rank #433

Boston Rank #628

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Dalton or Boston more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Boston mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Boston boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.