Dax vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Dax Rank #640

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Shane mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Dax and Shane boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.