Seth vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Dax Rank #640

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Seth or Dax more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Seth and Dax mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Seth and Dax boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.