Paul vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Dalton Rank #433

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Paul or Dalton more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Paul and Dalton mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Dalton boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.