Dalton vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Dalton Rank #433

Shane Rank #602

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Dalton or Shane more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Shane mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Dalton and Shane boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.