Dashiell vs Ervin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erv, Vinnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dashiell Rank #2,060
Ervin Rank #1,939

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #2060 for Dashiell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashiell ___

  • Dashiell James
  • Dashiell Henry
  • Dashiell William
  • Dashiell Cole
  • Dashiell Thomas
  • Dashiell Reed

Ervin ___

  • Ervin James
  • Ervin Lee
  • Ervin Ray
  • Ervin Wayne
  • Ervin Dale
  • Ervin Glenn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dashiell

Emmett Phoebe Sullivan Cordelia Fletcher

If you choose Ervin

Mervin Melvin Alvin Kevin Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashiell or Ervin more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Dashiell at #2060 in the United States.

What do Dashiell and Ervin mean?

Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin). Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Dashiell and Ervin boy or girl names?

Dashiell is primarily a boy name. Ervin is primarily a boy name.

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