Sean vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish 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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Sean Rank #437

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Dalton mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Dalton boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.