Dalton vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Dalton Rank #433

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Gavin mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Dalton and Gavin boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.