Stephen vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Stephen Rank #378

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Dakota mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Stephen and Dakota boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.