Dakota vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dakota

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

✓ All Clear

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Dakota Rank #329

King Rank #343

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #343 for King.

Is Dakota or King more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Dakota and King mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Dakota and King boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.