Jay vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Dalton Rank #433

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Jay or Dalton more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Jay and Dalton mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Dalton boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.