Andy vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

English American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

✓ All Clear

Andy Rank #489

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #489 for Andy.

Is Andy or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Dakota mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Andy and Dakota boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.