Dalton vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Dalton Rank #433

Scott Rank #566

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Dalton or Scott more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Scott mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Dalton and Scott boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.