Dax vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Dax Rank #640

Darius Rank #746

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Dax or Darius more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Dax and Darius mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Dax and Darius boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.