Dale vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Wiley mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Dale and Wiley boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.