Dallas vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dallas

Austin Denver Weston Savannah Cheyenne

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallas or Theodore more popular?

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

What do Dallas and Theodore mean?

Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dallas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dallas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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