Dalton vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Dalton Rank #433

Dorian Rank #539

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Dalton or Dorian more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Dorian mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Dalton and Dorian boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.