Dalton vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dalton Rank #433

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Preston mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Preston boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.