Dallas vs Emma

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #243 for Dallas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dallas ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Emma mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dallas and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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