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Dallis

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAL-iss /ˈdæl.ɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place/surname, 'a meadow dwelling; a dale house' (also the Texas city); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A meadow dwelling: Dallis spells Dallas. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place/surname, 'a meadow dwelling; a dale house' (also the Texas city); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#7294 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1941
Total births (all-time)≈ 939

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dallis is a spelling of Dallas — from a Scottish place/surname, 'a meadow dwelling; a dale house' (also the Texas city; we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'DAL-iss').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-meadow-dwelling at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dallas comes from a Scottish place/surname, 'a meadow dwelling; a dale house' (also the Texas city) — Dallis is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the place; said 'DAL-iss').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Dallas — unisex; place noted

Variations

DallasDallysDallus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dallis mean?

Dallis spells Dallas — Scottish 'a meadow dwelling'; also the Texas city; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Dallis?

It's said DAL-iss /ˈdæl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dallis a boy or girl name?

Dallis is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Dallis?

Dallis is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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