Dalton vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Dalton Rank #433

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Derek mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dalton and Derek boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.