Dalton vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Popularity Comparison

Dalton Rank #433
Lewis Rank #435

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #435 for Lewis.

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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dalton

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If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Lewis more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Lewis mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Dalton and Lewis boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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