Dalton vs Lilan

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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Lilan

Girl #38,160 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,160
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Lil, Liy, Liie

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433

Lilan Rank #38,160

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #38160 for Lilan.

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

Lilan ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Lilan more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Lilan at #38160 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Lilan mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Dalton and Lilan boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Lilan is primarily a girl name.

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