Dallas vs Evan

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

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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 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

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Evan mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Dallas and Evan boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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