Dax

At a Glance: Name: Dax – Origin: French (place name) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAKS

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Dax is a short, punchy name for a boy, pronounced DAKS. You may have come across the claim that it means "leader," but that doesn't hold up — there's no lexical meaning behind it. Instead, Dax traces back to a French town, later carried over into use as a given name.

Meaning & Origin of Dax

Origin: French (place name).

A common claim: Dax means 'leader' Actually: There's no etymological support for 'leader' — Dax traces to the French town of the same name, transferred to given-name use, and doesn't carry an independent lexical meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dax

Phonetic: DAKS   IPA: /ˈdæks/

Popularity of Dax

Social Security has counted Dax for boys since 1967, and it hit its high point in 2019 at #413 with 749 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #636, with 438 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1967–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dax mean?

Dax means ‘leader’ There’s no etymological support for ‘leader’ — Dax traces to the French town of the same name, transferred to given-name use, and doesn’t carry an independent lexical meaning.

How do you pronounce Dax?

Dax is pronounced DAKS (IPA: /ˈdæks/).

Is Dax a popular name right now?

Dax peaked at #413 in 2019 and is ranked #636 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)

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