Lee vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#640
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #715
Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #715 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Dax mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Lee and Dax boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.

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