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The baby name Dalon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lən (/ˈdeɪlən/).

Dalon is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAY-lən (/ˈdeɪlən/)

What is the meaning of the name Dalon ?

The baby name Dalon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lən (/ˈdeɪlən/).

Dalon is English in Origin.

Dalon is a modern English given name, probably coined in the U.S. It most often represents a streamlined variant of Daylon/Dallon/Dalen, blending Dale (Old English dæl, ‘valley’) with the fashionable -on ending. Some bearers connect it to Irish Dallán, from Old Irish dall ‘blind’ with diminutive -án, meaning ‘little blind one,’ name of a 6th-century poet-saint.

As a given name, Dalon surfaces in records from late 20th century onward; usage remains rare and regionally scattered, with occasional surname appearances in Francophone contexts. Variants and spellings include Daylon, Dalen, Dalan, Dallon, Dalyn, Daelon, and Daelen; related feminine forms Dalynn and Daylynn. The name carries a modern, tailored feel while evoking ‘valley’ imagery via Dale, making it an understated alternative to Dalton and Dylan.

Dalon has the following similar or variant Names

Dalon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Dalon is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
BO
BW
CO

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People also ask about Dalon

Dalon is predominantly a boy's name.
Dalon is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DAY-lən (/ˈdeɪlən/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dalen, Daylon, Dalyn, Dallon, Daylen and DeLawn.
Across languages, Dalon has these equivalents: Dale (English), Valle (Spanish), Vallon (French).
Somewhat — Dalon ranked #886 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Dalon's popularity is declining. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #886 in 2024 in United States.