Reece vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Reece Rank #455

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Dakota mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Reece and Dakota boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.