NAME PROFILE
Mateus
Derived from the French town of Dax, meaning 'from the water' or a modern variation of 'leader.' Daxon represents a person with a refreshing presence and natural leadership qualities, often seen as a trendsetter with an energetic spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 994 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 43%MA — 28%FL — 23%NY — 4%NJ — 2%
Notable People
Dax Shepard (Actor, Parenthood) · Daxton Hill (Athlete, NFL Safety) · Dax McCarty (Athlete, MLS Midfielder) · Dax Flame (YouTube Personality, Project X) · Dax Griffin (Actor, Sunset Beach)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DaxDaxy
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