Bruce vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Dalton mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Dalton boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.