Dallas vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Dallas Rank #243

Derek Rank #258

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Dallas or Derek more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Derek mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dallas and Derek boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.