Dalton vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Dalton Rank #433

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Colin mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dalton and Colin boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.