Dalton vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Dalton Rank #433

Philip Rank #522

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Dalton or Philip more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Philip mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Dalton and Philip boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.