Dalton vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dal

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433
Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #433 for Dalton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton Scott

Forrest ___

  • Forrest James
  • Forrest William
  • Forrest Thomas
  • Forrest Reed
  • Forrest Knox
  • Forrest Gale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

If you choose Forrest

Scout River Sage Wren Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Forrest mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Dalton and Forrest boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.

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