Malcolm vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Dalton Rank #433

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Malcolm or Dalton more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Dalton mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Dalton boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.