Dalton vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Dalton Rank #433

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Paul mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Dalton and Paul boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.