Danny vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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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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Danny Rank #642

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Dax mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Danny and Dax boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.