Dakota vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Dakota Rank #329

Blake Rank #265

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

Is Dakota or Blake more popular?

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

What do Dakota and Blake mean?

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

Are Dakota and Blake boy or girl names?

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