Dalton vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Dalton Rank #433

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Jay mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Dalton and Jay boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.