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Dalton
Dalton means “Settlement”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Dalton is a boy baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Settlement". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dalton often also consider Delton.
Dalton meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Settlement
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Dalton to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dalton as D·A·L·T·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dalton is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dalton variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daltona, Daltone, Daltony, Dalto.
- Nicknames: Dal and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dalton with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dalton middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delton, Daylon, Dawson, Delmon, Dayton — full picks on the sibling names for Dalton guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dalton? Browse our names like Dalton guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dalton
What does the name Dalton mean?
Dalton means "Settlement" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Dalton is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Dalton?
Dalton originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dalton?
Dalton has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dalton a boy's or girl's name?
Dalton is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Dalton in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dalton sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dalton?
Names that share Dalton's sound and style include Delton, Daylon, Dawson, Delmon, Dayton.
What middle names pair well with Dalton?
Good middle-name fits for Dalton pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dalton is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dalton is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dalton?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dalton share its rhythm without rhyming — Delton, Daylon, Dawson all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.