Hugh vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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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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Hugh Rank #765

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Dax mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Hugh and Dax boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.