Dax vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Dax Rank #640

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Colby mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dax and Colby boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.