Dalton vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Dalton Rank #433

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Marcus mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Dalton and Marcus boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.