Dalton vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Dalton Rank #433

Drew Rank #543

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Dalton or Drew more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Drew mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Dalton and Drew boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.