Dallas vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Dallas Rank #243

Eric Rank #252

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Dallas or Eric more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Eric mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dallas and Eric boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.