Dax vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Dax Rank #640

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Dax or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Shawn mean?

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

Are Dax and Shawn boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.