Wilson vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Dax mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Wilson and Dax boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.