Dax vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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Popularity Comparison

Dax Rank #640
Dennis Rank #708

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dax ___

  • Dax James
  • Dax Cole
  • Dax Lee
  • Dax Michael
  • Dax River
  • Dax Stone

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dax or Dennis more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dax and Dennis mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Dax and Dennis boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.

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