Charlotte vs Dallas

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
Nicknames
Dal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Dallas Rank #243

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #243 for Dallas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dallas more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dallas mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Dallas boy or girl names?

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

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