Clay vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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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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Clay Rank #544

Dax Rank #640

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Clay or Dax more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Clay and Dax mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Clay and Dax boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.