Dalton vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dalton Rank #433

Colt Rank #276

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Colt more popular?

Colt is more popular, ranked #276 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Colt mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Colt boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.