Dalton vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Dalton Rank #433

Deacon Rank #551

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Dalton or Deacon more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Deacon mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Dalton and Deacon boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.