Dalton vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Dalton Rank #433

Bruce Rank #540

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

Is Dalton or Bruce more popular?

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

What do Dalton and Bruce mean?

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

Are Dalton and Bruce boy or girl names?

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