Dalton

Boy

English origin · /DAWL-tuhn/ · modern

Meaning: From the valley town.

Popularity 77/1002 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Dalton is a popular, familiar name (popularity 77/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Dalton is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'from the valley town.' It combines the Old English elements 'dæl' (valley) and 'tūn' (town or settlement). Originally used to denote someone from such a location, it transitioned into a given name in the 19th century and has since gained popularity as a first name.

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