Dakota vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakota

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Dakota Rank #329

Benson Rank #436

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Dakota or Benson more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Benson mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Dakota and Benson boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.