Dakota vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakota

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Dakota Rank #329

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Dakota or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Evan mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Dakota and Evan boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.