Dalton vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#380
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Raymie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433
Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 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

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dalton

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Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Raymond mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dalton and Raymond boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.

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