Richard vs Dallas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dallas Rank #243

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #243 for Dallas.

Is Richard or Dallas more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dallas mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Dallas boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.