Dalton vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Dalton Rank #433

Clay Rank #544

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Dalton or Clay more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Clay mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Clay boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.