Dalton vs Lane

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 #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dalton Rank #433

Lane Rank #261

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Lane more popular?

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Lane mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Lane boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Lane is primarily a boy name.