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At a Glance
- Origin
- French (place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAKS
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
DAKSIPA /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.
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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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