Dash vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Dash Rank #969

Neo Rank #972

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Dash or Neo more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Dash and Neo mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Dash and Neo boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.