Gavin vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish 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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Gavin Rank #254

Dakota Rank #329

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

Is Gavin or Dakota more popular?

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

What do Gavin and Dakota mean?

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

Are Gavin and Dakota boy or girl names?

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