Dalton vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Dalton Rank #433

Kyle Rank #440

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Dalton or Kyle more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Kyle mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Dalton and Kyle boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.