Dax vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Dax Rank #640

Davis Rank #646

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Dax or Davis more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Dax and Davis mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Dax and Davis boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.