Dallas vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Dallas Rank #243

Brian Rank #301

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Dallas or Brian more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Brian mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Dallas and Brian boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.