Dallas vs Madilynn

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

Dallas Rank #243
Madilynn Rank #792

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #792 for Madilynn.

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

Madilynn ___

  • Madilynn Grace
  • Madilynn Rose
  • Madilynn Anne
  • Madilynn Kate
  • Madilynn Claire
  • Madilynn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

If you choose Madilynn

Abigail Isabelle Addison Brayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Madilynn more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Madilynn at #792 in the United States.

What do Dallas and Madilynn mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Madilynn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dallas and Madilynn boy or girl names?

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

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