Dakota vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Dakota Rank #329

Rio Rank #517

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Dakota or Rio more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Rio mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Dakota and Rio boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.