Dakota vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Dakota Rank #329

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Dakota or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Malcolm mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Dakota and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.