Dalton vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Dalton Rank #433

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Hector mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dalton and Hector boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.