Shane vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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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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Shane Rank #602

Dax Rank #640

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Shane or Dax more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Shane and Dax mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Shane and Dax boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.