Hermes vs Nyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hermes

Boy #3,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger of the gods"

Origin: Greek

Greek Roman European

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Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Hermes Rank #3,980

Nyx Rank #4,134

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Hermes or Nyx more popular?

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Hermes and Nyx mean?

Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Hermes and Nyx boy or girl names?

Hermes is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.