Dalton vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Dalton Rank #433

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Kenneth mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Dalton and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.