Allen vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Allen Rank #574

Dax Rank #640

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Allen or Dax more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Allen and Dax mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Allen and Dax boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.