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Law vs Nix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Law Rank #6,380
Nix Rank #6,268

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6380 for Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Nix more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Law and Nix mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Law and Nix boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Nix is primarily a boy name.

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