Dax vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Dax Rank #640

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Clay mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Dax and Clay boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.