Dakota vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Dakota Rank #329

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Dakota or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Steven mean?

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

Are Dakota and Steven boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.