Patrick vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Dakota Rank #329

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #329 for Dakota.

Is Patrick or Dakota more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Dakota at #329 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Dakota mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Patrick and Dakota boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.