Dakota vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Dakota Rank #329

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Dakota or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Dakota and Timothy mean?

Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Dakota and Timothy boy or girl names?

Dakota is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.