Dalton vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Dalton Rank #433

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Paxton mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Paxton boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.