Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Dax
BoyFrench, American (modern coinage)· “uncertain; possibly from a French town”
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly from a French town (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- DAKS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #692
- US babies 2025
- 393
- Best rank
- #413 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Dax
Dax is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly from a French town”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and American (modern coinage) roots.
Dax is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It is often linked to the town of Dax in southwestern France, a spa town known since Roman times for its hot springs, whose name derives from the Latin Aquae, "waters". Other explanations treat it as a short form of names such as Daxton or as an invented name chosen for its sound. Because the source is unclear, it is best presented without a firm meaning. Dax is short, punchy and memorable, with a strong x ending. It suits families who like bold, one-syllable names such as Jax and Max.
Popularity over time
Dax first appears in US Social Security records in 1967. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1970. Its best national rank was #413 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 749 babies. In 2025, 393 babies were named Dax, and it ranked #692 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,155 in 1980, #1,435 in 2000, #764 in 2010, and #692 in 2025. Of the 11,918 US boys named Dax since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,335 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kasen, Ronin, Kaison, Winston, and Omari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dax ranked highest in Nebraska, Nevada, and Wisconsin.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dax is usually pronounced DAKS, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with D and ends in “-ax”.
Middle names for Dax
A few middle names that flow with Dax: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dax
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dax mean?
Dax is often said to mean “uncertain; possibly from a French town”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French and American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dax?
Dax has French and modern American roots. Dax is a modern given name of uncertain origin.
Is Dax a popular name?
Yes. Dax ranked #692 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Dax a boy or girl name?
Dax is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dax?
Dax is usually pronounced DAKS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings