US Popularity:910
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):German, British, Latin
Meaning:French place name; Water; Badger; Leader
Parents who are looking for a short and sweet name that still packs a punch will love Dax! With origins all over the world, this masculine name isn't likely to go unnoticed. Dax is the name of a charming commune in southwestern France, known for its relaxing spa treatments and thermal waters, which may be where its meaning of "water" comes from. It also has roots in German, where it could be a variety of the surname Dachs, meaning "badger." Finally, the name Dax could be a respelling of the Latin word dux, meaning "leader." Whether you want to pay homage to your favorite place, favorite animal, or favorite element, or you just want to instill some leadership qualities into your little one, Dax is a great option.

Dax Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dax is currently #1357 on The Bump
Boy:Dax is currently #379 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dax is currently #910 in U.S. births
Boy:Dax is currently #304 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#910
in 2022
+ 45
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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