Dax vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Dax Rank #640

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Alexis mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Dax and Alexis boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.