Roy vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Dalton mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Dalton boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.