Dalton vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalton

Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #433
Total SSA Count: 729
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Dal

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #433 for Dalton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

Dalton James
Dalton Lee
Dalton Ray
Dalton Thomas
Dalton Wayne
Dalton Scott

Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Emma mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dalton and Emma boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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