Evan vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Evan Rank #143

Dakota Rank #329

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

Is Evan or Dakota more popular?

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

What do Evan and Dakota mean?

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

Are Evan and Dakota boy or girl names?

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