Saint vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #433
Total SSA Count: 729
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Dalton Rank #433

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #433 for Dalton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Dalton more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Saint and Dalton mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Saint and Dalton boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.

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