Dax vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Dax Rank #640

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Erik mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dax and Erik boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.