Scott vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Scott Rank #566

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Dalton mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Dalton boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.