Dakota vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Dakota Rank #329

Stephen Rank #378

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Dakota or Stephen more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Stephen mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Dakota and Stephen boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.