Eric vs Dallas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

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Eric Rank #252

Dallas Rank #243

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Dallas more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Dallas mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Dallas boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.