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Felix vs Phoenix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Phoenix Rank #275

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #275 for Phoenix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Phoenix more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Phoenix at #275 in the United States.

What do Felix and Phoenix mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Phoenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek origin).

Are Felix and Phoenix boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Phoenix is primarily a boy name.

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