Dalton vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Dalton Rank #433

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Colson mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Dalton and Colson boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.