Dalton vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dalton Rank #433

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Killian mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dalton and Killian boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.