Dalton vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Dalton Rank #433

Colby Rank #582

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Dalton or Colby more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Colby mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dalton and Colby boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.