Dax vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Dax Rank #640

Cal Rank #671

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Dax or Cal more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Dax and Cal mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Dax and Cal boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.