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Dax vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#640
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dax Rank #640
Andy Rank #489

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #640 for Dax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dax or Andy more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Andy mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Dax and Andy boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.

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