Dalton vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Dalton Rank #433

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and King mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and King boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.