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Dax

From an English surname, which was derived either from the town of Dax in France or from the Old English given name Dæcca.

Quick answer

Dax is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an English surname, which was derived either from the town of Dax in France or from the Old English given name Dæcca (of unknown meaning). The name was brought to public attention by the main character in the 1966 novel The Adventurers and its 1970 movie adaptation. It became popular in the 2010s due to its similarity to other names like Max and Jax.

Notes and context

Usage: english