Davis vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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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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Davis Rank #646

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Dax mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Davis and Dax boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.