Dave vs Dakoda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friend, ally"

Origin: Sioux (Dakota/Lakota)

Native American American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Dakoda Rank #2,006

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Dakoda more popular?

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Dakoda mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Dakoda means "friend, ally" (Sioux (Dakota/Lakota) origin).

Are Dave and Dakoda boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Dakoda is primarily a boy name.