Keith vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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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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Keith Rank #758

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Dax mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Keith and Dax boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.