Dax vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Dax Rank #640

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Kieran mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Dax and Kieran boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.