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Dallas vs Patrick

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

All Clear

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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #243 for Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Patrick mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Dallas and Patrick boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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