Shawn vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

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Shawn Rank #639

Dax Rank #640

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Shawn or Dax more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Dax mean?

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

Are Shawn and Dax boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.