Dalton vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Dalton Rank #433

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Dalton or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Emerson mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Dalton and Emerson boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.