Dan vs Dakoda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Boy #2,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friend, ally"

Origin: Sioux (Dakota/Lakota)

Native American American

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Dan Rank #1,931

Dakoda Rank #2,006

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2006 for Dakoda.

Is Dan or Dakoda more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Dakoda at #2006 in the United States.

What do Dan and Dakoda mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Dakoda means "friend, ally" (Sioux (Dakota/Lakota) origin).

Are Dan and Dakoda boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Dakoda is primarily a boy name.