Dallas vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dallas Rank #243
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dallas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dallas at #243 in the United States.

What do Dallas and James mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallas and James boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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