Dax vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Dax Rank #640

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Phillip mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Dax and Phillip boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.