Dallas vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Dallas Rank #243

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #243 for Dallas.

Is Dallas or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and River mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Dallas and River boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.