Preston vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Preston Rank #330

Dalton Rank #433

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Preston or Dalton more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Preston and Dalton mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Preston and Dalton boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.