Dalton vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Dalton Rank #433

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Sullivan mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dalton and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.