Elroy vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

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Elroy Rank #4,236

Nyx Rank #4,134

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 vs #4236 for Elroy.

Is Elroy or Nyx more popular?

Nyx is more popular, ranked #4134 compared to Elroy at #4236 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Nyx mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Elroy and Nyx boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.