Dakota vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Dakota Rank #329

Sullivan Rank #340

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Dakota or Sullivan more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Sullivan mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dakota and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.