Dalton vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Dalton Rank #433

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Ellis mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Dalton and Ellis boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.