Dalton vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Dalton Rank #433

Roy Rank #542

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Dalton or Roy more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Roy mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dalton and Roy boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.