Dallas vs Davidson

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 #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Dallas Rank #243

Davidson Rank #5,723

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Dallas or Davidson more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Davidson mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Dallas and Davidson boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.