Dalton vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433
Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 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

Jay ___

  • Jay Alexander
  • Jay Michael
  • Jay Thomas
  • Jay William
  • Jay Xavier
  • Jay Carter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Jay mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Dalton and Jay boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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