King vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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King Rank #343

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Dakota mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are King and Dakota boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.