Dakota vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Dakota Rank #329

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Dakota or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Gavin mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Dakota and Gavin boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.