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Felix vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and John mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felix and John boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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