Dalton vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Dalton Rank #433

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Malcolm mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.