Dallas vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Dallas Rank #243

Jay Rank #397

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Dallas or Jay more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Jay mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Dallas and Jay boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.