Arlyn vs Nix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlyn

Boy #6,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, nobleman"

Origin: Old Germanic

American English Germanic

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Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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Arlyn Rank #6,319

Nix Rank #6,268

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6319 for Arlyn.

Is Arlyn or Nix more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Arlyn at #6319 in the United States.

What do Arlyn and Nix mean?

Arlyn means "eagle, nobleman" (Old Germanic origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlyn and Nix boy or girl names?

Arlyn is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.