Dallas vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #243 for Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and August mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Dallas and August boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.

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