Flynn vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Flynn Rank #738

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Dax mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Flynn and Dax boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.