Emerson vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Emerson Rank #270

Dalton Rank #433

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

Is Emerson or Dalton more popular?

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

What do Emerson and Dalton mean?

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

Are Emerson and Dalton boy or girl names?

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