Drew vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Drew Rank #543

Dax Rank #640

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Drew or Dax more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Drew and Dax mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Drew and Dax boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.