Dixie
Meaning
"the American South"
Origin: American English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,568
- Total SSA Count
- 135
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Dix
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the American South"
Origin: American English
"grassy island"
Origin: Old Norse
Dixie is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1623 for Jersey.
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Dixie is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Jersey at #1623 in the United States.
Dixie means "the American South" (American English origin). Jersey means "grassy island" (Old Norse origin).
Dixie is primarily a girl name. Jersey is primarily a girl name.