Dakota vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Dakota Rank #329

Samson Rank #523

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Dakota or Samson more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Samson mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dakota and Samson boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.