Ellis vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Dalton Rank #433

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Ellis or Dalton more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Dalton mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Dalton boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.