Declan vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Declan Rank #131

Dakota Rank #329

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Declan or Dakota more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Declan and Dakota mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Declan and Dakota boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.