Emerald vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Nyx Rank #4,134

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Emerald or Nyx more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Nyx mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Emerald and Nyx boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.