Blake vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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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Blake Rank #265

Dakota Rank #329

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Blake or Dakota more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Blake and Dakota mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Blake and Dakota boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.