Dakota vs Sutton

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 #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

English American

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Dakota Rank #329

Sutton Rank #442

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #442 for Sutton.

Is Dakota or Sutton more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Sutton mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Dakota and Sutton boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.