Darius vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African 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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Darius Rank #746

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dax mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Darius and Dax boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.