Dallas name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 14th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Scottish and Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dallas d(al)-las
Meaning: Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows and Meadow Stance
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What does Dallas mean?

Acclaimed and Ceaseless Dallas came from Scottish and Old English, meaning of Dallas is "Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows or Meadow Dwelling Resting Place" used for both boys and girls is used prevalently in English.

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How do I pronounce Dallas?

Two syllabled Dallas is most commonly pronounced as d(al)-las.

Variants of Dallas

Dalisha, Dilys, Dalice, Dilis, Dilwen

Names that rhyme with Dallas

How popular is the name Dallas?

Dallas was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 74299 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 1995, 1412 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 214th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 260 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 139 times

Dallas is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 37 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 217 babies in England and Wales have been named Dallas. The name is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. But Dallas is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 6000 have the name.

At least, 70000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20182871219636467
20172601389577519
20162951218620479
20152551412560551
20142701362581522
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Facts

Dallas in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands11565
Sweden152545
Norway15445
Denmark17040

What numbers say about Dallas?

You are born to boss around or teach people how to be independent and fair, something like a motivational speaker or a lawyer. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. Instead of talking about your dreams and goals, you prefer to realize them and focus on even greater goals after. When it comes to your personal life, you prefer to keep it private. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday.

Other names similar to Dallas, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Audra - Durable and Preeminent Audra substantially is used in English is rooted from Old English and Lithuanian, a gender insensitive name, meaning of Audra is "Honorable, Nobility or Noble". Prominent name Audra reached 484th position on the list of baby girl names in 1987 in United States
  •  Preston - Meaning of Preston is The Priest's Village, Priest's Settlement or Priest Town is originated from Old English and is used largely in English is used for both boys and girls
  •  Ahmed - Cherished Ahmeds origin is Arabic, meaning of Ahmed is "One of Many Names of the Prophet Muhammad, Price or Lobeswürdigste or Prophet Name" which is principally used in English and Danish is aimed at both genders
  •  Minor - Frequently Used and All time favorite unisex name Minor means "Smallest One", used particulary in Norwegian and Swedish is of English and Latin origin
  •  Delaney - Renowned Delaney has its origin in Celtic and Old French is used as a unisex name, Delaney means "From the Alder Grove" is prevalently used in English
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Middle names for Dallas

We've compiled a list of the flying high and sought-after middle names for Dallas below.

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Sibling Names for Dallas

If you're looking for a strong and unique name for your little one, Dallas might just be the perfect choice. It's a unisex name that can work for both boys and girls, and it has a certain charm that sets it apart from more common monikers. If you're considering Dallas as your baby's name, here are some great sibling names to pair it with.

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Famous people named Dallas

  • Dallas B. Phemister, American surgeon and researcher
  • Dallas Shirley, basketball referee
  • Dallas Townsend, Dallas S. Townsend, Jr
  • Dallas Walker Smythe, political activist and researcher
  • Dallas West, American pool player and was inducted into the Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame
  • Dallas Willard, American philosopher also
  • Dallas Crane, triple ARIA Award nominated Australian alternative rock band
  • Dallas Clark, former American football tight end
  • Dallas Austin, American record producer, songwriter, musician
  • Dallas Green, American pitcher
  • Dallas McPherson, American former professional baseball third baseman
  • Dallas Green, musical artist
  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, are the National Football League cheerleading squad representing the Dallas Cowboys
  • Dallas Drake, Canadian former professional ice hockey winger
  • Dallas Eakins, retired American-Canadian ice hockey defenceman
  • Dallas H. Cook, United States Marine
  • Dallas Stoudenmire, American Old West gunfighter and lawman
  • Dallas Smith, former National Hockey League defenceman
  • Dallas Holm, singer-songwriter of Christian music
  • Dallas Superstars, duo of Finnish record producers
  • Dallas Smith, Canadian rock and country singer-songwriter
  • Dallas Brooks, British military commander
  • Dallas Adams, English actor noted for his television performances
  • Dallas Comegys, American former professional basketball player
  • Dallas McIlwain, Australian rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs club
  • Dallas Ward, American football, basketball
  • Dallas Johnson, Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s and 2010s
  • Dallas Winds, professional concert band based in Dallas, Texas
  • Dallas Taylor, Dallas Woodrow Taylor Jr
  • Dallas Eliuk, former goaltender and assistant coach
  • Dallas Lore Sharp, American author and university professor,
  • Dallas Moir, Maltese-born Scottish former cricketer
  • Dallas Long, retired American track and field athlete
  • Dallas Buck, former Minor League Baseball player and former All-American baseball pitcher
  • Dallas Sartz, former American football linebacker
  • Dallas Page, cricketer
  • Dallas Baker, former American football wide receiver
  • Dallas McKennon, American actor and voice actor
  • Dallas Braden, former American professional baseball pitcher
  • Dallas Roberts, American actor
  • Dallas Kruse, producer of Suburban Legends' 2007 Japan-only album 'Dance Like Nobody's Watching: Tokyo Nights', an extended version of their 2006 EP release; their 2007 album
  • Dallas Hickman, former American football defensive end
  • Dallas John Baker, Australian writer and academic noted for poetry
  • Dallas Chandler in Ballet of Blood as Actress
  • Dallas Malloy in The ABCs of Death as Actress
  • Dallas D'Amour in Tits a Wonderful Life as Actress
  • Dallas Anderson played the leading role of John Steel in 1920 romance film The Edge of Youth.
  • In 1996 film, Bible Madness, Dallas Munroe portrayed Roger Bunyan.
  • In 1914, Dallas Tyler characterized the role of Mrs. John Gale in drama movie The Toll of Love.
  • Dallas Barnett, from 2014 action and crime flick Contract Killers, who portrayed the Dorio.
  • Dallas G. Austin portrayed minor character of Quiet Earp in 1995 comedy flick Takin' It Off Out West.

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