Dallas vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Dallas Rank #243

Frederick Rank #424

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Dallas or Frederick more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Frederick mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dallas and Frederick boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.