Dallas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dallas Name at a Glance

Name	Dallas
Meaning	Dwells by the waterfall.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dallas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dallas means “Dwells by the waterfall”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dallas Name Origin

Our database records Dallas under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dallas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dallas is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dallas

When considering Dallas for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.