Bethany vs Dallas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Dal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Dallas Rank #243

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Dallas ___

  • Dallas James
  • Dallas Wyatt
  • Dallas Cole
  • Dallas Reid
  • Dallas Hunter
  • Dallas Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Dallas more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Dallas mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bethany and Dallas boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.

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