Ferrin vs Nix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Nix Rank #6,268

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Nix more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Nix mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Ferrin and Nix boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.