Erik vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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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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Erik Rank #477

Dax Rank #640

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Erik or Dax more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Erik and Dax mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Erik and Dax boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.