Dallas vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallas

Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#243
Total SSA Count
1,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48
Total SSA Count
6,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #243 for Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Grayson mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Dallas and Grayson boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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